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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee Prymus, University of Pittsburgh; Irene B. Mena, University of Pittsburgh

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

in terms of seeing a big project come together, andthe feelings of pride or accomplishment that accompany that, and also in terms of attending theconference, where they presented their work and also saw others’ presentations. For example: “The best thing about [the course] was the ability to see all your work at the end of the semester to be a complete final project. At first, it starts slow but by the end, you become proud of all the work you research and present to others.” “The best thing about this class was the conference in my opinion. I liked the design components a lot such as designing the poster and slides. I also enjoyed the actual day as it was fun to see my classmates work and ideas and our

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Motivation and Engagement in Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Autumn Cuellar, Utah State University; Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

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Student Division (STDT)

in engineering. They completed their Ph.D. in Engineering Education where they focused on motivation and identity for engineering graduate students.Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University Angela (Angie) Minichiello, PhD is a military veteran, licensed mechanical engineer, and Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Utah State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: A Synthesis Literature Review on Universal Design for Learning in STEM Higher EducationAbstractThe purpose of this work-in-progress research paper is to explore the usage of UniversalDesign for Learning in STEM Higher Education classrooms and how it impacts

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Innovative Pedagogies and Assessment Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

February 2024, it is estimated that over 3.2 million podcasts exist globally, withthis number continuously growing, demonstrating the high impact on communication.[2]Numerous podcasts have been developed to support outreach and communication in engineeringeducation; a few are highlighted in this study. For example, one of the most recent podcasts inchemical engineering education is “In the (Fume) Hood (ITFH).”[3] ITFH hosts initially focusedon material and energy balance problems and case studies before expanding to include interviewswith chemical engineering professors and discussions on broader topics within the field. Anothersuccessful podcast, “K12 Engineering Education,” aims to promote engineering and design for allages.[4] Similarly, “Being

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheila Anne Gobes-Ryan, University of South Florida; Theresa Burress, University of South Florida; Aana Farhana Ahsan, University of South Florida

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datavisualizations of summary statistics using Duquia et al.’s best practices. Standard texts forpublishing in the academic literature such as The Craft of Research [21] and Gastel and Day’sHow to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper [22] offer sound instruction on communicatingvisual evidence and designing effective tables and graphs, but are both meant for researcherswho have completed their data collection and analysis and need advice on clarifying andpolishing their visualizations for a research audience.Advanced theory and multiple types of instructional material are readily available to guide datastorytelling, i.e., the creation of sophisticated and aesthetically beautiful visualizations of large,complex datasets using powerful open source (e.g., R

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence); Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Sidney E Martin III, Saint Petersburg Junior College; Ron Eaglin, Daytona State College

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Florida Richard Gilbert is a Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering . Richard is the Co-PI for the grant that supports the NSF designated Center of Excellence for Advanced Technological EducatMr. Sidney E Martin III, Saint Petersburg Junior College Program Director at St. Petersburg CollegeDr. Ron Eaglin, Daytona State College Professor - Daytona State College of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Footprint for Engineering Technology Technician EducationAbstractEngineering Technology (ET) professionals span the entire industry environment and its relatedworkspaces. The world of two-year degree

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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

safer in community contextsand to use this privilege to increase the safety of female faculty and students in communitycontexts where they often do not feel safe.MethodsBuilding a preliminary academic and professional network. Prior to a semester-longsabbatical, I researched and contacted several universities with programs or initiatives that couldpotentially become places for HE education and practice. This process included identifying afaculty leader who had the ability to reach out to students and open spaces for dialogue withfaculty and students once I would be in person in Colombia. These programs included theInstitute for Engineering Education at Universidad Nacional de Colombia-Medellin (UNAL-Medellin), the technology for accessibility

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Expanding horizons

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Varsha Kesavan, University of Alberta; Thomas Mekhaël, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Branislav RADELJIC, Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Tech, and Policy; Sara Kodeiri; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

engineering students into the workforce.Branislav RADELJIC, Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Tech, and PolicySara KodeiriDr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an AI scientist. Currently, she spearheads innovative research in applying generative AI to solve complex supply chain logistics and operations challenges. Her expertise spans applied statistics and natural language processing, with a PhD from Virginia Tech and specialized training in Responsible AI from MILA. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (VTGrATE) Fellow, a Global Perspectives Program (GPP) Fellow, and was inducted in the Bouchet Honor Society in 2017. Sreyoshi is committed to demystifying and

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu-Zheng Lin, The University of Arizona; Karan Patel, The University of Arizona; Ahmed H Alhamadah, The University of Arizona; Sujan Ghimire, The University of Arizona; Jesus Pacheco; Banafsheh Saber Latibari, The University of Arizona; Soheil Salehi, The University of Arizona; Pratik Satam, University of Arizona

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

. in ECE from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2016 and 2020, respectively. He has expertise in the areas of hardware security and IoT supply-chain security as well as applied ML for secure hardware design. Moreover, he has designed novel circuits and architectures for secure and accelerated computing. He has received several nominations and award recognition, which include the Outstanding Reviewer Award at IEEE/ACM DAC’23, the Best Poster Award at ACM GLSVLSI’19, the Best Paper Award Nominee at IEEE ISQED’17 as well as the Best Presentation at UC Davis Postdoctoral Research Symposium in 2021, and the Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award at UCF in 2016.Pratik Satam, University of Arizona

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ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St. Clair P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

. Participants included engineering instructors,graduate teaching assistants, and education researchers. The diversity of the participants'backgrounds ensured a rich exchange of ideas and experiences, contributing to the overalleffectiveness of the workshop.Figure 1. Workshop slide samples3. Workshop ResultsThe project consultant designed pre-post survey questions to investigate the effectiveness of theworkshop on the participants’ professional development, evaluate the module contents, and seekroom for improvement on the project.3.1 Pre/post Survey Results SummaryPre-Survey Key FindingsParticipants showed varying levels of familiarity with rhetorical elements of writing and writingpedagogy. Many participants had developed rubrics for their writing

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Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene Magara, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Vicent Rutagangibwa, Mbarara University of Science and Technology; Thomas E. Marlin, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S4L7

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

analysis was used to gain insights in the qualitative data from the oralinterviews conducted with students and university supervisors for improvement of theintervention model in the future.Unique context at Mbarara University of Science and TechnologyChallenges influenced the design and execution of this project, namely, included unpaidinternships, COVID-19 disruptions, shortened internship periods, and limited resources forfaculty researchers. Although these challenges limited the internship experience for students,they did not impact the conclusions of this research.Evaluation criteriaPerformance was assessed using inputs from three supervisors, combined into a single measurewith the following weightings: • University supervisor assessment

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Faculty Development Works in Progress Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Peter Rumsey, Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

education. Dr. Kobelo is committed to promoting STEM opportunities for minority students. She has hosted the National Summer Transportation Institute, a program funded by the Federal Highway Administration that introduces high school students to transportation-related STEM fields. Additionally, she has played an active role in FAMU’s annual STEM Day, organizing hands-on demonstrations and experiments. As FAMU’s representative to the Transportation Research Board, Dr. Kobelo has also helped graduate and undergraduate students secure Dwight David Eisenhower Fellowships through the U.S. Department of Transportation. Dr. Kobelo serves as a member of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Occupant Protection Coalition

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl B. Schrader, Wright State University; Craig Baudendistel, Wright State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

retained. This study addresses the creation,development and implementation of two pilot First Year Seminar (FYS) courses offered college-wide for engineering and computer science students in the 2024 fall and 2025 spring semestersas a high impact practice for student success.Results are promising. Student focus groups, faculty focus groups, pre- and post-course surveysand mid-course progress surveys were conducted to provide insight into student developmentand design effectiveness. Institutional Research at Wright State University produced initialquantitative assessment comparisons during the 2025 spring semester on DFW rates (percentageof students earning a ‘D’ or an ‘F’ or withdrawing compared to the total enrollment), persistence,significance

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Hendricks, Heidelberg Instruments Nano AG; Tanisha Gupta, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Emine Cagin, Heidelberg Instruments Nano AG; Brett Michael Mann, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sophia Reynolds, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Nancy Burnham, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Andrew DePalma, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Carolina Ruiz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI); Jeffrey Solomon, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jonas Vergés

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

), and the Henry Luce Foundation. Carolina has served on the organizing committees and the program committees of over 80 international research conferences. https://www.wpi.edu/people/faculty/ruizJeffrey Solomon, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteJonas Verg´es ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Fabricating the Invisible: A Case Study of Observing Nano with the NanoFrazorAbstractThe reach of nanotechnology impacts many industries and the general world population aspeople interact with nanotechnology daily, knowingly or not. For example, every timesomeone opens their smartphone, they are using a result of nanotechnology. Nanofabrication,one of the key processes

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ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Sebastian Bawab, Old Dominion University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

rigid body kinematics and machine learning for design of mechanisms and robots. He has published 109 peer-reviewed conference and journal papers and his research has been funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), NY-state SPIR, NY-state Center for Biotechnology, Sensor-CAT, SUNY Research Foundation, industry, Stony Brook University, and SUNY Office of Provost. He received A.T. Yang award for the best paper in Theoretical Kinematics at the 2017 ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Conference and the MSC Software Simulation award for the best paper at the 2009 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC) . He is the recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching by Stony Brook

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Murad Reis, Florida International University; Luana Okino Sawada, Florida International University; Paulo Padrao, Florida International University; Jose Fuentes, Florida International University

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

detect changes pre/post, as well as thematic analysis ofopen-ended responses. These data were then compared to results reported in the literature tocontextualize our findings.3.3 Water Quality Data AvailabilityThe water quality datasets used in this study have been made publicly available1 2 . These datasetsinclude real-world environmental measurements collected using marine robotics, allowingeducators and researchers to replicate or extend our study in their own courses. We are providingopen access to these datasets to facilitate the integration of practical, real-world data into datascience and AI education, promoting hands-on learning experiences for a broader audience.4 ResultsOur results align with results from previous

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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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Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Abbie Canale, Pennsylvania State University; Erin A Hostetler, The Pennsylvania State University; Bradley J. Sottile, The Pennsylvania State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

with students on what future careers in their majors of interest could be. It was also suggested that FYS instructors collaborate with graduating students involved in their capstone design projects, creating an opportunity to introduce first-year students to the scope and impact of culminating team design work. 3. Feedback for Continuous Improvement: Instructors were interested in collecting feedback directly from students around their experiencing using the modules. A pre/post module assessment could be considered to track the impact of content delivery and retention. It was recommended to share this feedback within the FYS Community of Practice and broadly across the COE to benefit a wider community

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary J Combs, Quality Measures, LLC; Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

activities but were not mandated to participate. Byensuring comparable student profiles across groups, this design offered valuable insights into theimpact of the required activities on student success. This methodology was particularlyappropriate in educational settings where random assignment to groups was not feasible.The evaluation model for the project employed both outcome-based and process evaluations [7]to provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms driving its success. Outcome-based evaluations measured the project’s impact on student success by examining factors such asretention, academic performance, and post-graduation outcomes. Process evaluationscomplemented this by exploring the relationships among various components of

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DSAI Technical Session 5: Educational Technology and Innovative Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nandan Reddy Muthangi, University of Toledo; Ananya Singh, The University of Toledo

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

, swarm-based multi-object tracking, and intelligent sensing systems. In addition to his research efforts, he is part of a senior design team developing UniMatch, a smart college recommendation system that leverages Elasticsearch and KNN-based algorithms for personalized university suggestions based on SAT scores, academic interests, and extracurricular profiles. This summer, Nandan will be expanding his research interests into the field of computational techniques in materials science, exploring how machine learning and simulation tools can be used to model, predict, and optimize material behavior at the nanoscale. He is on track to graduate in the current semester and will be joining Cornell University’s Master

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 6: Learning by Doing - Contextual and Community-Based Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and a Courtesy Affiliate Professor at Universidad EAFIT. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. With over 10 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, Juan also has more than 6 years of professional experience as a practicing engineer, primarily focused on the design and improvement of chemical processing plants. His research interests center on the scholarship of teaching and learning, collaborating with engineering faculty across disciplines to help assess and

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah A Goodman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Louis Oh, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Elizabeth Zarr Paolella, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Materials Division (MATS)

Paper ID #48306Teaching Mechanical Properties of Materials through CrochetDr. Sarah A Goodman, Georgia Institute of Technology Sarah A. Goodman is a Lecturer in the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Georgia Tech. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, she taught MSE at Stevens Institute of Technology for 2.5 years. Her teaching and research interests include the use of active learning in graduate courses, applying the funds of knowledge framework to teaching materials science, and helping students develop a sense of community and belonging in the field of engineering. Prof. Goodman has experience teaching 4th

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Dan DelVescovo, Oakland University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

laboratories, automotive, energy,aerospace, and NASA. In the comments section of the survey, many reflected on the impact of their REUexperience, describing it as “a wonderful program that opened many doors to my career”; “incrediblyimpactful… many opportunities in networking and career development have been especially beneficial tome”; “REU was honestly one of the best parts of my undergrad for so many reasons…growing up shy andunconfident, the position helped me build confidence, interact with peers from other schools and helped mefeel much more confident when applying for first jobs in my career…”; “Honestly, I had a wonderfulexperience in the program and I wouldn’t have even been interested in research if I didn’t do this program!I’m in the

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mullin, UC San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Nathan Delson, University of California, San Diego

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

compete for prizes andrecognition such as for innovative design, fabrication achievements and best presentation. Thecompetition event is a high energy celebratory experience open to the public (Fig. 1).Figure 1. An MAE 3 Undergraduate Tutor (left) with students (right) and their robotat the course-wide final robot competition.Through a process of continuous improvement, the popular course has maintained a mixedreputation among students as “being a lot of work!” and as a valuable high impact learningexperience. Students often share with instructors that the course experience provided a solidfoundation in essential hands-on engineering skills and prepared them for advanced coursework,engineering clubs, capstone design and technical careers. The

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Construction Engineering Division: Career Preparation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D Ford, Mississippi State University; Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University; Read Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University; Raheleh Miralami, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Impacting Hispanic High School Students and How to Best Reach Them for the Careers in the Construction Industry," International Journal of Construction Education and Research , pp. 82-98, 2016.[6] D. F. Porter and A. N. Ofori-Boadu, "Examination of Future Construction Career Role Preferences and Identities," Salt Lake City, 2018.[7] D. C. Koch, "Experiences and Relationships that Influence Construction Management Students’ Career Choice," West Lafayette, 2007.[8] B. Park, "Student Perception of a Hybrid Learning Environment for a Lab-Based Construction Management Course," Associated Schools of Construction, Normal, 2011.[9] I. C. Osuizugbo, "Perception of Students as to Factors Affecting Academic Performance: A Case Study of M.Sc

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter John Garforth, Garforth International; Michael A. Nealon, Henry Ford College; Nicholas Paseiro, Henry Ford College; Herbert Sinnock, Sheridan College; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

buildings on 244 acres of sacred territory in Hempstead, NY housing 10 Schools offering 6 undergraduate degrees, 15 graduate degrees, and 3 professional degrees for a 62% female and 32% students of color student body.Sheridan College Experience 2011 to 2024Sheridan’s energy transition journey started in 2011, triggered by a growing recognition fromsenior financial and sustainability leadership that the college’s energy use, impacts, and costs couldbecome a much more strategic factor in the future than it had been in the past. Early on the decisionwas made to develop a comprehensive energy and climate master plan for the entire College.A multi-disciplinary Project Working Team (PWT) was formed comprised of all the disciplinesand

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asif Ahmed, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute

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displacement of marginalized communities to be the most impactful aspect of the assignment.Students also highlighted increased ethical awareness, practical applications of communityfeedback, and a broader perspective on engineering’s societal implications. This paper reflects onthe course design and early outcomes of the intervention, demonstrating how historicallygrounded assignments can foster greater awareness of DEI considerations among engineeringstudents. By equipping students with the skills to critically assess the societal implications ofengineering decisions, the intervention lays the groundwork for creating inclusive urbanenvironments. Future efforts should focus on institutional support and scaling such initiatives topromote a more

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Fiegel, The University of Iowa

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reflected on how thechallenges resonated with their own experiences, discussed the content in-depth, and even sharedpersonal stories. The stories continued throughout the year - sometimes told to me in confidence,other times openly in group settings or faculty meetings. The personal anecdotes I heard werepowerful. Faculty recounted their own trials and triumph, shared innovative approaches theywere using to foster supportive environments in their classrooms, research groups, and broadercommunities, and began shifting the way they spoke about their impact on climate. Facultyengagement took many forms – some delved deeply into the topics, sought out additionalresources, or used the weekly challenges as a springboard for broader conversations.Over

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International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marta Perez Vidal-Ribas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mohammed Seyam, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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International Division (INTL)

programs [1]. Although many US universities have resumed in-personstudy abroad opportunities post-pandemic, there still exists a benefit to continuing virtual exchangeprograms.Virtual exchange programs can offer an alternative for many students to broaden their access tointercultural learning. It allows students to engage with peers around the globe without having toleave their home institutions and can provide access to a more diverse range of students [2]. Tohelp understand the impact of virtual exchange on students, assessment tools will help to measurethe development of intercultural skills and global awareness.Additionally, this paper introduces the Virtual Exchange and Study Abroad (VESA) kit, a portableresource designed to help faculty

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ME Division 12: Innovative Approaches to Thermodynamics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hongbo Nie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ke Tang, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

ofparticipants. (a) Polling question and results (b) Leaderboard Figure 1: User interface of competitive polling.To encourage participation and motivate students to do their best in the competitive pollingquestions, the classwork rubric was designed to award a full score of 5 points for participation,with an extra 1 bonus point given to students who ranked in the top 50% of the participants.MethodsThis study has employed a mixed-methods approach, i.e., survey plus interview, to seek howcompetitive polling impacts student engagement and learning outcomes in a mechanicalengineering classroom. The survey instrument was designed with the following questions

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Faculty Development: Works-in-Progress room 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle C Vigeant, The Pennsylvania State University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

pedagogical approaches in her courses, in particular those that promote active engagement and active learning during lectures. She also enjoys mentoring undergraduate and graduate research assistants on topics that link quantitative measures of room acoustics and noise to human perception of and physiological response to sound. Prior to joining Penn State, Dr. Vigeant was an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at University of Hartford where she taught undergraduate courses in acoustics and provided research experiences for undergraduate students.Dr. Karen A High, Clemson University Dr. Karen High holds an academic appointment in the Engineering Science and Education department and joint appointments in the

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ENT-2: Bridging Faculty and Student Perspectives in Entrepreneurial Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M Ajmal Khan, Ohio Northern University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University; Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E., Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Ammar, Ohio Northern University; Farha Jahan, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

acyberattack and understand how they contribute to maintaining a more secure and organizednetwork infrastructure.This lab and research activity on VLAN improved students’ technical proficiency. In addition, itfostered students’ critical thinking about large and small size networks. Moreover, this activityencouraged students to implement best practices for minimizing risks in enterprise networkmanagement. To assess the effectiveness of this activity, student performance was evaluatedthrough hands-on lab exercises and relevant questions on the final exam. The EAMU (Excellent,Adequate, Minimal, Unsatisfactory) vector of student performance was recorded as (25, 21, 1, 0)in the Fall 2023 semester and (26, 34, 3, 0) in the Fall 2024 semester. This data