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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin C Willis, University of Maine, Advanced Structures and Composites Center.

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

their paid laboratory work. Development of this pathway also allows for standardization of student training andassessment of testing skills, making collected data quality more consistent. Upon completing thebadges and the overall pathway, students gain digitally curated credentials showing demonstratedmastery of mechanical testing concepts and skills, which can be presented to their professionalsupervisors at the ASCC and at their future employers. These pathways can also be used forworkforce development and continuing education, to update current worker skills and knowledgein a directed and efficient manner.1. Introduction and Objectives As advanced manufacturing continues to mature and evolve, the development of effectivetools

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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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Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Ali Cho, University of Washington; Carrie Mills; Robin Neal Clayton, University of Washington

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

incomingstudents. Summer bridge programs have been widely recognized as effective interventions forimproving retention and success rates [1], particularly among underrepresented andunderprepared students in STEM fields (e.g., [2], [3], [4]). These programs typically offer acombination of academic instruction, advising, and mentorship, which collectively help studentsbuild a strong foundation for their college education (e.g., [2]). Research has shown thatparticipation in summer bridge programs can lead to higher GPAs, increased retention rates, anda greater likelihood of graduating with a STEM degree [5].Research shows that bridge programs providing targeted academic preparation and mentorshipare critical for increasing retention and success rates among

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MATH - Works in Progress for Mathematics Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann W. Clifton, Louisiana Tech University; Mary Fendley, Louisiana Tech University; Blake Farman, Louisiana Tech University; Joshua Coriell, Louisiana Tech University

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

engineering.IntroductionThe author has observed that many engineering majors perceive the calculus sequence as ahindrance to their true interests in engineering. This perception is puzzling, given that calculus isa foundational component of any engineering curriculum. However, there is evidence supportingthe author’s observation that the way calculus is traditionally taught does not always align withthe motivations of engineering students [1]. These students are often more responsive toinstruction that emphasizes real-world relevance and concrete problem-solving, rather thanabstract theory. A lack of such practical emphasis in mathematics courses has been identified as afactor contributing to student attrition in engineering programs [1]. In response, the author

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Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew L Gillen, Northeastern University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Gisele Bury, Northeastern University; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

two phases of a one-yearplanning project, funded by the National Science Foundation, to increase the representation ofcivil engineers with disabilities in the workforce. The purpose of this project is to build capacityfor engaging industry partners in a long-term collaboration under a shared goal of increasingworkforce accessibility for students with disabilities pursuing careers in civil engineering.Specific objectives for this project include: (1) synthesizing relevant literature; (2) identifyingand engaging industry stakeholders; (3) exploring collaborative tensions and synergies amongindustry stakeholders; and (4) developing a robust research agenda for the next phases of theproject.BackgroundDespite calls from the National Science

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 5: Academic Support, Retention, and Success Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chamille Lescott, Northwestern University; Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

thatstudents struggling in the course found the Synthesis Sheets more useful, and students whoidentified Synthesis Sheets as a part of their study process in the middle of the academic termperformed up to half a letter grade better than their peers. Future studies will use a refined SynthesisSheet based on student feedback, adjust post-exam reflections to gather more data on resource use,and further analyze links between conditional thinking and performance.II. Motivation and backgroundMotivationMetacognition served as the guiding framework for this study. Often described as being aware ofone’s thinking [1], metacognition involves the development of metacognitive knowledge, throughwhich someone learns when, why, and how to apply information [2

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 5: Academic Support, Retention, and Success Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Porter, The University of Texas at Dallas

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

the digital age ofsmart phones and increased device use, students report increasing isolation from their in-classpeers [1]. At the author's university, feelings of loneliness and a lack of community are some ofthe biggest complaints by the student population. I have found that a low-stakes, easy assignmentdubbed 10 Minute Talkies (10MTs) has increased student peer interactions and feelings ofsatisfaction for the community in the class. In 10MTs, the students are semi-randomly assignedto meet in pairs for 10-minutes outside of the scheduled class time with a required submission ofa picture of the meeting as evidence. The assignments are easily adaptable for online or in-personmeetings and can be used multiple times in a semester to increase

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie A Brown, Utah State University; Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

, leading itto be considered a “weed-out” course [1], [2]. Factors that may affect student attrition fromengineering programs may be due to lower grades earned in statics, lack of support, and the“chilly” climate of engineering [2]. To address the high attrition rate, engineering educationresearchers have conducted extensive research on student motivation and demonstrated thathigher motivation is linked to a higher chance of persistence [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]. Studentmotivation can be increased by implementing pedagogical practices such as active learning (asopposed to passive learning from pure lecturing). Our research explores the use of thegamification of learning pedagogical framework to teach engineering statics and how it mayincrease

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ENT-6: Fostering Creativity, Communication, and Impact in Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Liane Hirabayashi; Pamela J Milkovich; Eamon Geraghty, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety; Julie Ann Sorensen, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety; Farrell Davis

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

SafetyThis work-in-progress submission describes activities to nurture an innovation ecosystem toimprove agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AgFF) occupational safety. This ecosystem will besupported through a research-to-practice (r2p) incubator project entitled “IdeasThatWork” thataims to remove health and safety hazards in AgFF, industries that historically have significantlyhigher than average occupational injury [1] and fatality rates [2], as compared to other industries.This paper describes (1) a data gathering effort to identify best practices utilized in existingtechnology incubators, (2) the recruitment of an expert advisory board representing the range ofexpertise needed in the AgFF occupational safety innovation sphere, (3) the

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ECE-Applications of AI and ChatGPT in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; Bradley Deken, Southeast Missouri State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, these tools provide personalized feedback, adaptive learning paths, and real-time support. For example, AI platforms can analyze a student's performance, identifyweaknesses in their work, and recommend specific resources to help them improve. In hands-oncourses, AI simplifies tasks like coding, simulation, and debugging to allow students to focus ondeveloping crucial problem-solving skills. Additionally, AI fosters collaboration and inspirescreativity by offering insights into innovative design and optimization methods. As a result, AI ismaking engineering education more accessible, efficient, and relevant to the skills students needfor today's industry [1-3].In modern digital systems design courses, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brendan Jacobs, The University of New England; Solina Quinton, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

technological world advances. Its applications areextending beyond the computer world and into the realm of education, with findingsrevealing that through teaching coding, students gain additional skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, social skills, self-management and other academic skills relating tofields outside of math and programming [1].Bers [2] described coding as another language in the context of teaching computer science inearly childhood. Just as reading and writing are essential skills developed in the early years ofeducation, coding will need to fall into this category as the field of education progresses toadapt to the world’s technological changes, considered a “basic literacy” for the future [3]. Inthe context of this

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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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Majid Nabavi, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jena Shafai Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Engineering Management Academic Leaders (CEMAL) and Program Chair and Chair of the Engineering Management Division (EMD) of ASEE. Dr. Asgarpoor is currently serving as President of the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A comparative analysis of student performance outcomes in online and in-person classesAbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic energized a wave for online education that had started a couple ofdecades earlier [1] which has persisted beyond the pandemic. Seventy one percent of studentssurveyed in 2021 reported they would continue at least some form of online learning even post-pandemic [2]. The popularity of

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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

(BLS) projects that occupations in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) will grow by 10.4% from 2023 to 2032, significantlyoutpacing the 3.6% growth expected for non-STEM occupations [1]. The technology sectorremains a key driver of this expansion, fueled by advancements and the demand for innovationacross industries. Therefore, in response to the growing need for a larger and more diverse poolof STEM professionals—including educators, researchers, and practitioners—governments andeducational institutions continue to prioritize STEM education [2]. Data from the NationalCenter for Education Statistics (NCES) highlights a 15% increase in STEM major enrollmentover the past five years, with 2024 showing a notable rise in

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GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

engineeringprograms often have varied experiences that may not translate to graduate students in otherdisciplines, such as humanities or professional programs (e.g., law programs). Of the surveys thatexist, many struggle to capture (1) graduate student specific experiences, (2) discipline-specificexperiences, or (3) both. While this may be a result of valid concerns with survey length,respective survey fatigue, or scope in the initial instrument development, the reality is that manyof the surveys developed often omit aspects core to engineering graduate students’ mental healthexperiences.Purpose: This study seeks to address the call to support the mental health and overall well-beingof graduate students by designing and validating a survey instrument to

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico (ITESM); Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile (UNAB); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

varied perspectives and experiences enhance creativity anddrive meaningful innovation. Through its initiatives, WIED is committed to promotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion while addressing critical challenges such as recruitment,retention, persistence, and graduation within engineering, engineering technology, and relatedfields. The Division also welcomes allies who share their mission, emphasizing theimportance of collective efforts to advance gender equity [1].Despite significant progress in scholarships over the past decade, further analysis is needed tounderstand trends and guide future efforts effectively. This study systematically mapsresearch published in the WIED proceedings from 2015 to 2024 to address these questions.By identifying

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roberto Patricio Carú, Universidad Andres Bello; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

parameters.Appendix 4 details the performance of the Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity AI tools in thesetasks, providing practical examples of their capabilities. Through a mixed-methodology approachthat includes a literature review, case studies, and practical experimentation, this researchexplores how AI can optimize these areas and develops a theoretical and practical frameworkthat guides its effective and ethical implementation.Research ObjectivesThe primary purpose of this study is to explore and assess the impact of Artificial Intelligence(AI) on the management and operation of Information Systems (IS) within educational andbusiness environments. Specifically, the research aims to:1. Evaluate how AI can improve operational efficiency in information

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Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo; Jennifer Howcroft, University of Waterloo; Sean Rose, University of Waterloo

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

students to learn howto engage with stakeholders can be challenging with only a few case studies published in thisarea. In Fall 2023, a novel student-stakeholder interaction model was implemented as theBiomedical Stakeholder Café, with a successful second iteration in Fall 2024. The paper presents(1) an overview of key improvements to the stakeholder café interaction model and (2) ananalysis of student and stakeholder perspectives of the café experience in Fall 2024 compared toFall 2023.Key improvements implemented in Fall 2024 include changes to timing and number ofconversations, increased communication of expectations to stakeholders, and integrating a noveladaptation to the Relevance, Authority, Date, Appearance, and Reason (RADAR) framework

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahao Yu, Purdue University; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); John H. Mott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

before fueling or aircraft departure.Misfuelling usually occurs in the General Aviation (GA) sector, where smaller aircraft may useeither jet fuel or Aviation Gasoline (Avgas), which cannot be identified by the overallappearance of the aircraft [1]. The example in this study investigates the occurrence of pastmisfuelling events using Bayesian inference, discusses current preventative practices, includingplacarding, education, etc., and emphasizes the importance of robust education after theintegration of new fuels. Past accidents and incidents are grouped into three-year intervals.Bayesian inference is used to generate the probability density distribution of past misfuellingevents. When new data on misfuelling becomes available as SAF becomes

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ME Division 3: Modern Tools and Methods in Structural Analysis and CAD

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiuyan Li, Grove City College; George Richards, Grove City College

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

assessments demonstrated that the lab significantlyenhanced students' understanding of both ultrasonic NDT principles and their relevance toindustry, particularly in the context of material testing and evaluation. The hands-on experienceprovided by the lab offers an essential educational experience, preparing students for the demandsof modern engineering practices where NDT plays a pivotal role in ensuring material quality andsafety. I. IntroductionNon-destructive testing (NDT) plays a critical role in industries such as aerospace, automotive,energy, transportation, and manufacturing, where ensuring structural integrity and reliability isessential [1]. By evaluating material properties without causing damage, NDT enables safer andmore

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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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Erin A. Cech, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

for Master’s and upper-divisionundergraduate engineering students. The course had three learning goals: (1) teach students torecognize their public welfare responsibilities, (2) motivate students to act on public welfareissues, and (3) equip students with intervention strategies (e.g., understanding whistleblowingprotections, writing an op-ed) to confront issues they may encounter in their future professionalwork. In this paper, we provide a detailed description of the course and present data from pre-and post-class surveys and open-ended reflections to illustrate how the class produced notablechanges in students’ (a) recognition of their public welfare responsibilities, (b) motivation totake action, and (c) familiarity with intervention

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pranshoo Solanki P.E., Illinois State University; Ali Barenji, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

degradation and utilizeresources efficiently so that the environmental, economic, and social benefits minimize theenvironmental degradation created through the life cycle of the built environment [1]. From amechanical engineering and renewable energy perspective, sustainable energy means usingenergy resources wisely and efficiently to meet the energy needs of the present withoutcompromising the ability of future generations to meet their own energy needs. Sustainability isa professional and ethical imperative [2]. It is unethical for a group of people from the currentgeneration to ignore or diminish the abilities of future generations to provide for themselves.Sustainability issues should take on an increased presence in university classrooms. The

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ENT-7: Approaches to Fostering Self-Efficacy and Data-Driven Decision Making

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi Wang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

entrepreneurs.Literature ReviewThis literature review explores the domain of academic entrepreneurship, focusing on differencesbetween faculty and graduate students. We focus on three key areas: 1) academicentrepreneurship in bridging research and commercialization, 2) challenges encountered byfaculty and graduate students, and 3) the potential of advanced methodological approaches toanalyze qualitative data in entrepreneurial research. By addressing these themes, we provide afoundation for understanding the role of career stages and methodological advancements inentrepreneurship research.Roles and Contributions of Academic EntrepreneursAcademic entrepreneurs are individuals within universities who engage in entrepreneurialactivities, such as patenting

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ERM Technical Session: Broadening Methodological Impacts

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Volpe PhD, EIT, LEED-GA, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

thought andinclusivity in engineering education research and practice. While this paper outlines themethodological framework, future research will empirically explore the most effective ways toprepare and support early-career engineers by leveraging navigational capital.IntroductionThe journey of women of color (i.e., women who do not identify as White) in the US engineeringindustry is often shaped by systemic barriers that impede both individual and collective progresswithin the field. These barriers—exclusion, sexism, discrimination, and limited mentorshipopportunities—have been well-documented in the literature [1], [2], [3], [4]. Despite variousinitiatives to promote inclusion, challenges persist, particularly during the critical transition

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

transition from a community college to a four-year university is a critical time in a student'sacademic journey, often accompanied by significant challenges. Many students have to adjust tonew academic expectations, navigate unfamiliar institutional cultures, and form connectionswithin a new peer and faculty network. These difficulties lead to what is commonly called“transfer shock,” impacting students' confidence and hindering their academic progress,particularly during their initial terms at a new institution. Prior research has shown that transferstudents experience higher dropout risks and lower first-year GPAs due to these transitionalbarriers [1], [2].For low-income and first-generation students, these challenges are often amplified by

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GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Emily Grace Weigel, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

and abroad. However, thedisciplinary training that earns most faculty their graduate degrees infrequently includespedagogical preparation for serving as instructors in academia. Instead, the institutions primarilytasked with producing graduate-trained science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) professionals primarily focus heavily on scholarly output and research productivity.While such research endeavors are critical, the role of graduate students as educators cannot beignored, particularly since many of those who complete their graduate training will securefaculty positions at institutions with different teaching and research expectations than the oftenresearch-centric institutions where they were trained [1, 2]. Instead, the

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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Annesh Borthakur, Saint Louis University

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

. Marginalizedcommunities, often based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, are disproportionatelyexposed to higher levels of environmental hazards such as pollution, toxic waste, and lack ofaccess to clean resources [1]. These communities frequently bear a heavier burden of negativeenvironmental consequences than more affluent or privileged communities, resulting insignificant disparities in health outcomes and quality of life. This inequitable distribution ofenvironmental risks and benefits is not accidental but rather the result of systemic factors,including discriminatory policies, practices, and societal biases [2], [3]. The environmentaljustice movement emerged in response to this injustice, advocating for the equitable distributionof environmental

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Engineering Education Methods and Reflections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiuxing Chen, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Student Division (STDT)

thoroughreviews of the literature; in which two are most recognized: systematic and scoping literaturereviews. These two methods are particularly useful forms of reviewing what is already writtenand known about the topic, identifying research gaps, and in some cases, and analyzing existingliterature. Scoping Reviews and Systematic Literature Reviews are similar and different in theirown ways. For example, a scoping review may be utilized for understanding the “breadth” of aresearch topic, but a systematic literature review may be utilized for understanding the “depth”and appraise the literature of a topic [1]. Both of these literature reviews are helpful for noviceresearchers when they are beginning a project or want to explore the potential of a

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Andrew Greenberg, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

: 1) in their sophomore cornerstone course vs. senior capstone course, and 2) in their senior capstone course before and after introduction of the cornerstone course.II. Background on capstone and cornerstone courses A. CapstoneEvery senior in the ECE department at Portland State University must do an industry-basedsenior capstone project [1], as is also required by ABET. The purpose of these projects is to givestudents the opportunity to: (i) apply their knowledge to solving real-world problems, (ii) gainexperience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and (iii) become actively involved in acompany or other community organization. Students are expected to practice a systematic andthorough design methodology, do detailed and

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihwa Park, Texas Tech University; Changwon Son, Texas Tech University; Wesley Wehde, Texas Tech University

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

Management Education Among Engineering Students Changwon Son1, Mihwa Park2, and Wesley Wehde3 1 Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2 Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 3 Department of Political Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TXAbstractThe risks of emergencies, disasters, and crises are continuously increasing and makingdetrimental impacts on communities, especially engineering companies. Thus, engineers areexpected to possess necessary skills and knowledge for emergency, disaster, and crisismanagement (EDCM). However, educational efforts for engineering students, many of whombecome engineers, have

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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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Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Jeffrey C. Suhling, Auburn University; Daniel Kevin Harris; Kyle D Schulze, Auburn University; Ashu Sharma, Auburn University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

for trends, and second: the need for quantifying the learningpreparedness profiles of incoming freshmen to be able to design curricula that support thelearning of new groups with changing skills.A. ABET SO7 and its importance SO7 is ‘an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies’ [1]. The field of Engineering is dynamic, with new techniques, paradigms, and advances, such as artificial intelligence constantly requiring practitioners to train anew. Further, the multidisciplinary nature of most Engineering practices requires continuous learning. Many Engineering problems also include a global aspect which needs collaboration with people of different cultures and backgrounds—another

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

undertaken a study to determine which aspects of existingdepartment and instructional culture students identify as providing the biggest obstacles to theirsuccess. We also try to identify areas of strengths that can be leveraged as we complete ourtransformation. While this study was originally designed to help improve our department, weshare the results here in the hopes that it can help other engineering departments betterunderstand their students’ needs and experiences.BackgroundSignificant research exists on barriers to graduation for students in engineering and manydifferent explanations have been proposed for the chronically low retention rates seen inengineering programs across the country [1]. Danowitz and Beddoes, for example, haveexamined