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Sustainability & Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Doyle, Santa Clara University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

systems. This was followed by a waste characterizationevent where students sorted and weighed misclassified waste. The main task required students touse data analysis and computer programming to address a specific research question aboutcampus waste. The final deliverable included a memo to the Center for Sustainability presentingthe research question, data analysis and actionable recommendations to reduce waste entering thelandfill.Data for this study comes from pre- and post- course surveys that gather both quantitative andqualitative insights. A pilot of the course was offered in Fall 2023, generating initial findings,and was offered again in Winter 2025, with an enrollment of 48 students. Where possible, datawill be disaggregated to explore

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Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering

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Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Rosas; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

) education:integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) principles to counter systemic racismwhen teaching the infrastructure lifecycle. The research team piloted the Group ConceptMapping (GCM) methodology to identify and prioritize actionable strategies that can guide theeducation of future engineers in addressing racial inequities in infrastructure projects. Thefindings from this pilot study demonstrate that GCM is feasible, and valuable results are likely tobe obtained from a more extensive study. A total of 15 participants contributed to GCM activitiesin this pilot study. Forty statements generated by the participants were clustered and rated by theparticipants to create concept maps to understand the importance, implementation feasibility

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 8: Division Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Universidad del Norte; Yadeeh Sawyer, University of New Mexico - School of Engineering - Engineering Student Success Center; Christina Salas, University of New Mexico; Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Carl Willis, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

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) survey measuring identity,persistence intentions, design self-efficacy, and consequentiality. Quantitative analysis includesdescriptive statistics and sequential regression analysis. Qualitative analysis employs apreviously developed coding scheme to identify students’ funds of knowledge. We expanded thisscheme to focus on querencia more deliberately.Results and DiscussionThe first-year engineering students engaged in three projects that supported them to recognizeand partially activate their funds of knowledge while using their local knowledge (querencia).This section presents the results of our survey. Then, we describe how students showedquerencia and their funds of knowledge when working on their projects.Students who reported a stronger

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Michelle Friend, University of Nebraska - Omaha; Friday Emmanuel James, Kansas State University; David S. Allen, Kansas State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

. In this paper, we draw upon the National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education, the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009, and the 2021 American Community Survey to underscore a lack of access to computer science learning contexts for students in these communities. We also explore how rural out-migration is compounding this challenge, and explore the roots of the rural out-migration trend. We then examine how multiple strains of research and scholarship identify rurality as either a place-based identification (i.e., where a student is from) or a distinct social identity. While convenient, geographic-based definitions lack important nuance in understanding rural populations and tend to emphasize

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

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Kristin Bartlett, University of Kentucky; Aanya Chugh, University of Kentucky

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 How Faculty-Student Interactions Affect the BIPOC Design Student ExperienceAbstractAlthough there is a growing emphasis on decolonizing design curricula and integrating designjustice into engineering design, little research explores the lived experiences of BIPOC (Black,Indigenous, and People of Color) design students. In this pilot study, we conducted in-depthinterviews with 13 students from historically excluded backgrounds who were studying variousstudio-based design majors (architecture, interiors, and product design) at a public US university.Interviews covered a variety of topics and were designed to identify areas that might be worthyof further study

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ERM WIP V: Assessing & Developing Competencies in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine McGough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Neeko Bochkarev, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Justine Chasmar, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Luke John Nyberg

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

positions. After two yearsof working as engineers and completing technical, design, and professionalism credits, studentsgraduate with a B.S. in Engineering. Participants in this study are a part of the IRE STEMScholars program, which helps financially support low-income, high achieving students for theirBell Academy semester, and provides additional mentorship and career development supportresources through to graduation. This program supports a diverse population of individuals ontheir pathway to graduation, with a range of backgrounds and experiences [1].This work will notfocus solely on low-income experiences, but rather the more nuanced identities and experiencesof the students [2].Engineering Identity and BelongingEngineering identity is

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Foley, Universite de Sherbrooke

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engineering andbusiness students. Concept-Space functioned both as a detailed portfolio to document individualwork processes (graded) and as a team workspace for developing an innovative technologicalproduct for a valuable market. Before diving into these case studies, we will first examineConcept-Space itself and how its design draws from multiple properties of mental structures.2. Description and Foundations of Concept-SpaceConcept-Space was developed through a design process. It started with a comprehensiveexploration of available data from various domains and a synthesis of this information into aframework that was used to define a set of design requirements. This phase was followed by fouriterations of design, prototype, pilot study (with

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso; Toluwalase Opanuga, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

variety ofengineering courses [19]. Literature concerning the implementation of reflection have tended toemphasize the nature of the intervention and the impact of reflection on student performancemetrics.B. Reflection Knowledge Gains Instrument RKGIThe Reflection Knowledge Gains Instrument (RKGI) is a self-report tool that was developed tocapture students’ learning from reflection activities [20]. Initially, the instrument contained 72items contributing to 16 factors and was piloted with 127 undergraduate engineering students allwithin their last year of university study. Exploratory factor analysis was completed to reduce thenumber of items to 16 and the number of factors to four contributing to: Engineering Self(professional identity as an

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4

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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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onstudent perceptions of the activity, which could be useful for instructors interested in expandingtheir engineering curriculum to include skills less traditionally associated with engineering.MethodsThis work involved developing the experiment and carrying out the lesson, as well as recruitingand surveying of participants. Here, we discuss each of these components of our methods in aseparate sub-section.Participant recruitment and data collectionThis study was conducted at Stevens Institute of Technology, in the form of a 2-hour stand-alonelaboratory session facilitated by the authors of this paper. Participants were recruited for thisstudy through announcements to graduate and undergraduate engineering student email lists. Theemail announcement

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Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research

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Laila Abu-Lail, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Andrew R Teixeira, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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to achieve this is byintegrating biochemical engineering experiments into the undergraduate chemical engineeringlaboratory curriculum. However, biochemical processes are complex, involving strict handlingprotocols and long times linked to biological activity to convert raw materials into products. Inaddition, preparation steps and downstream separations differ significantly from those found inconventional chemical processing.The Chemical Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) offers a biologicalconcentration for students who choose to focus their studies on biological processes. In addition,to reach a larger percentage of our graduates and to capture the complexity of biochemicalprocesses, a biochemical and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Long, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M. Mehdi Salek; Amitava 'Babi' Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sarah Elena McCullough, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Elena McCullough, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Analyzing the Impact of Two Co-Curricular Undergraduate Experiential Learning Programs on STEM Students’ Career Readiness1. Career readiness, 21st century skills, and role modelsThe number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates in the UShas increased in recent years, leading to more competition for available STEM jobs [1]. US-based employers have reported that STEM alumni show deficits in employability-related, genericskills, also termed ‘21st century skills’ [2].Developing students’ 21st century skills remains a challenge for many higher

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Resha Tejpaul, University of Minnesota ; Travis Henderson; Nicole Kennedy; Nikos Papanikolopoulos, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

thedevelopment of evidence-based strategies for educational policy by gathering insights into theirobjectives for using Generative AI, their ethical considerations, such as concerns aboutmisinformation and policy ambiguities, and their recommendations for integrating Generative AIinto the curriculum. Understanding student behavior and perceptions is crucial; prior researchindicates that students predominantly maintain favorable attitudes toward applying Generative AIin academic contexts; however, they also raise valid concerns regarding accuracy and ethicaldilemmas. Our study offers quantitative insights into usage trends and qualitative perspectives onstudent recommendations, with a strong focus on a graduate-level STEM environment. Thefindings may

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colin Jacob Soule, Bucknell University; Lea Wittie, Bucknell University; Sing Chun Lee, Bucknell University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #48383BOARD # 84: WIP: Auto-gradable Hands-On Parse Tree Learning Tool inVirtual RealityColin Jacob Soule, Bucknell University Colin Soule is a graduating senior awarded the presidential fellowship at Bucknell University. He is currently committed to William & Mary’s Ph.D program to research algorithms and theoretical computation.Lea Wittie, Bucknell University Lea Wittie is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair in the department of Computer Science in the Engineering College at Bucknell University. She does computer science education research with students in first year engineering topics, concept inventories

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Faculty Development: Broad Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Mann, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Educational Organization and Leadership; Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction).Dr. Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Ali Ansari is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Masters and Ph.D in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Ali has been teaching for the past two years at Bucknell University in both the Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering and been focusing on student focused pedagogy centered around Game-based learning techniques.Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wayne Chang is an

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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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education research provided feedback on the survey and possible datacollection process. A pilot study was conducted by 3 graduate students and 1 professor to give 4feedback on the fluidity of the questionnaire and ease of answering the questions after participating.The recommended changes were affected and prepared for data collection.Data CollectionA quantitative survey was used to collect the data. The priori sample size was calculated beforeconducting the survey to ensure that it had sufficient statistical power of 0.80 and effect size givenat a significant level of α = 0.05 to determine the expected relationships whether small, mediumor large. The

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ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Mary Jackson, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University; Rachel Burch, Rowan University; Patricia Lynn Hurley, University of Delaware

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of Experiential Engineering Education. She earned her PhD in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Delaware in 2024. Rachel’s research interests include engineering education and sustainability in engineering, and she has engaged in specific projects regarding mental health in engineering students, K-12 engineering education, sustainable technologies for food waste management, and biological waste treatment.Miss Patricia Lynn Hurley, University of Delaware Patricia Hurley is a graduate student studying environmental engineering at the University of Delaware. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Introducing thriving in a first-year engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Julie L. Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole M. Else-Quest, University of California, Los Angeles ; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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-factor organizational climate scale to understand engineering doctoral student retention. Using anintersectional approach, we developed a scale to assess multiple focused climate factorsassociated with organizational commitment or member retention, many of which are particularlysalient to the experiences of students from marginalized or minoritized identities. We tookseveral steps to create the scale, including face/content validity analysis, exploratory factoranalyses for validity evidence, and internal consistency for reliability evidence. The surveyincludes demographic items to capture the respondents' complex social identities. During thesummer and fall of 2023, we collected our first pilot study data of 373 doctoral engineeringstudents from

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 1 - Access and Integration

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

continualupdating to maintain currency and are often not embedded with larger strategic student supportplanning. Therefore, the authors want to highlight the non-monolithic nature of Student Veteransprofiles and experiences versus the general faculty and staff misconceptions and biases.MethodsOver the past two years, the authors have conducted a pilot study using an initial surveyinstrument comprised of 22 items counter-balanced, and the authors are still exploring inter-raterreliability for this instrument (TABLE 1). This survey was conducted at eight institutions acrossthe US, recruiting from faculty and staff with direct contact with engineering students. Surveyparticipants were asked to rate the degree to which they agreed with a series of statements

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MATH - Works in Progress for Mathematics Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College; Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College

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Diversity

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

”2019 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and Learning”. Previously she designed a MOOC ”Analysis of a Complex Kind” on Coursera. Petra is the recipient of the New Hampshire High Tech Council 2018 Tech Teacher of the Year Award, the Binswanger Prize for Excellence in Teaching at Wesleyan University and the Excellence in Teaching Award at Thayer. She recently co-designed and piloted a Foreign Studies Program focussed on green and sustainable engineering in collaboration with the German department at Dartmouth. At Thayer she furthermore leads an AAU funded Teaching Evaluation Project to develop, implement, and document a more effective and holistic teaching evaluation system. Petra has served

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Samuel J Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh; Andreea Toader, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

industrystakeholders. Both quantitative and qualitative responses were collected from the panelistsduring three rounds of the Delphi study and used to develop a visual framework for the processof engineering judgment. The framework was also translated to a written definition.The preliminary framework is being pilot tested in the spring 2025 semester in design and dataanalysis courses. Specifically, the framework is being used to develop educational materials fordirect instruction on engineering judgment as well as tools to assess the presence and nature ofengineering judgment in the students’ work products and perspectives. The framework andexpanded definition will be re-circulated to the Delphi panel following the pilot testing. Thiswill be done to establish

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 10: Learning to Learn - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Umar Bin Asad, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jasmine Epps, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jennifer L Zirnheld, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kevin M Burke

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of wellness practices. The pilot study of the intervention showed promising results asthe students reported its effectiveness. It is important to note that these interventions are mostefficient when tailored to the unique needs and challenges of first-year students. Our study aims to bridge critical gaps in the existing literature by exploring theinterconnected roles of metacognition, time management, and wellbeing in first-year engineeringstudents. The study also focuses on the evolving characteristics and unique challenges ofGeneration Z students, particularly within the context of first-year engineering education.Building on the work of [17], [21], [25], we propose targeted interventions, aimed at fostering asense of agency among

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Faculty Development: Round Table Discussions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pheather R Harris, University of California, Irvine; Tayloria N.G. Adams, University of California, Irvine; Star Lee, University of California, Irvine

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interested in investigating the effectiveness of teaching professional development programs for STEM graduate students and faculty, and receives support from the National Science Foundation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025WIP Engaging Every Student: Understanding Faculty Perceptions of Access,Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a 2 Year Professional Development SeriesAbstractThis work in progress (WIP) describes a grant funded by the National Science Foundation toexamine how a 2-year access, diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development seriesimpacts inclusive pedagogical practices by faculty, both tenured and non-tenured, at a HispanicServing Institution, and at a community

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Stacey Forsyth, University of Colorado Boulder; Tim Ogino, University of Colorado Boulder; Jessica Sickler, J. Sickler Consulting; Angelina Ong

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iteration.ResultsOf the 184 teens who participated in a BBB internship program, 152 assented to participate inthe research study. Across sites, quantitative and qualitative data suggest that the internship’shuman-centered approach is effective in attracting diverse participants and broadening theirperceptions of engineers in ways that align more closely with their own self-identities. As internscollaborate to design and fabricate an accessible product for a real-world client, they developtechnical and workplace skills and deepen their understanding of issues related to disabilities.• Motivations to Participate: The project’s focus on helping others was a strong motivator toparticipate. 59% of interns cited helping others and/or their community as a primary

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Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Buyones-Gonzalez, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile ; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

thequality and accuracy of the generated information [10]. However, when implemented in abalanced manner, ChatGPT can become a valuable resource for fostering student autonomyand motivation, improving their academic performance and content comprehension [11].Considering the above, this research aims to analyze students’ perceptions of theincorporation of ChatGPT into their learning processes, specifically in the Applied Staticscourse. By doing so, it seeks to provide a stronger foundation for the integration of AI intothe teaching of technical disciplines in engineering programs from the student’s perspective.MethodologyThis study employs an exploratory approach and utilizes a mixed-methods methodology,combining quantitative and qualitative methods

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela Edith Campos Valles, University of Texas at El Paso; Stephanie Jimenez, University of Texas at El Paso; Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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2023 annual conference, theengineering leadership research community still highlights a need for a new assessmentinstrument.Our goal is to develop a survey instrument that measures students’ engineering leadershipdevelopment. Our first step in this process is to solicit input from a range of current and futureengineering leaders to explore how they prioritize aspects of engineering leadership. In thispaper, we pilot our method for collecting input from individuals familiar with engineeringleadership. Based on the results of this study, a refined method will be generated for use in datacollection with a broader audience.We apply Q methodology to examine how engineering leaders and managers prioritize variousaspects of engineering leadership for

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Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

learning experiences, achievingthe program’s educational and operational goals. This systematic approach fostered deeperparticipant interest in engineering disciplines and strengthened their connection to the hostinguniversity. By embracing Continuous Improvement principles, the program remains well-positioned to inspire and attract future engineers, ensuring its long-term impact andsustainability.References1. T. Robinson, A. Kirn, J. Amos, and I. Chatterjee, "The effects of engineering summer camps on middle and high school students’ engineering interest and identity formation: A multi- methods study," J. Pre-College Eng. Educ. Res. (J-PEER), vol. 13, no. 2, Art. no. 6, 2023.2. K. J. Krapcho and C. Furse, "Lessons learned developing an

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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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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

of students’ familiarity with the topic. However, in themandatory DEI courses, the students learn about generic principles not necessarily theirconnection to engineering projects. While exact national benchmarks for familiarity with equitytopics in civil engineering are not well-documented, surveys in related areas often show lowerlevels of awareness. For example, a study by LaFave et al. (2015) [7] found that engineeringstudents nationwide reported limited exposure to social and ethical aspects of their field.However, it also highlights an opportunity to further engage the remaining 23% of students,ensuring that all graduates leave with a foundational understanding of equity in engineeringpractices.While responding to the likelihood of

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Reimagining STEM Transitions: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Post-Pandemic Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Daniels, The Johns Hopkins University; Michael L Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham, Notre Dame of Maryland University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University; Allison Reigel, The Johns Hopkins University; Margo K Williams, The Johns Hopkins University; Karen Watkins-Lewis, Morgan State University; Emily J Yanisko, American University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

(i.e., afull-time staff member at the school, typically a seasoned math teacher) and Project X instructors(i.e., casual employees, usually undergraduate engineering majors who are novice teachers).Moreover, while our program did have predefined entrance criteria for student selection (i.e., C-or better in Algebra 1, interest in STEM as indicated on a brief survey), these criteria wereinadequate to support success in the program; for this pilot, an above average school attendancerate (i.e., >85%) was included as a precondition. These changes, along with providinggrades/credit towards graduation, have greatly enhance participation. Evaluation of this electiveclass model will be available in mid 2025.V. LESSONS LEARNED This section

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Paul Summerfield, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Peter Voccio; Wenye Camilla Kuo-Dahab, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Brian Ernst, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Chris Bode-Aluko, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

/news/student-success/academic-life/2024/08/01/sustainability-course-major-requirement-asu.11. Hook B. UC san diego launches new graduation requirement, bolstering climate changeeducation. UC San Diego Today. 2024. https://today.ucsd.edu/story/uc-san-diego-launches-new-graduation-requirement-bolstering-climate-change-education.12. Arizona State University, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Civil engineering(sustainable engineering), BSE.https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/ESCEESUBSE/civil-engineering-sustainable-engineering?init=false&nopassive=true. Accessed Jan 15, 2025.13. UC San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Climate change studies minor.https://scripps.ucsd.edu/undergrad/curriculum/climate-change-studies

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Emerging and Sustainable Design Practices

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Maryam Heidaripour, University of the Pacific

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withconfusion or discomfort in response to the ambiguity inherent in futures thinking. However, bythe end of the exercises, many express enthusiasm for their insights and demonstrate increasedconfidence, particularly in group discussions. Tables 3–6 outline specific tasks that can beintegrated into existing engineering education curricula. These activities offer a promisingfoundation for future pilot studies that could evaluate both student deliverables and the learningmechanisms at play, paving the way for more rigorous research in this area.Figure 4: Left – A newspaper from the future created by a participating team. Right – A newspaper from the future under development. Source: [35]. Figure 5: Example of a toolkit