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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teaching Engineering Decision and Process

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucas Buccafusca, Johns Hopkins University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

concludes with analysis andexamples of AIM feedback in multiple first-year electrical and computer engineering courses andhow these improvements led to better knowledge retention and overall student satisfaction of thecourse.IntroductionA cornerstone of modern day academia is the use of student feedback as a means of obtaining data.Students, being the recipients of the course content, have steadily continued to be involved in bothcourse and faculty evaluation systems. A good deal of research has explored the benefits of thesesurveys as tools for continuous improvement. Rowley presents methods for constructing effectivesurveys [1]. Both Richardson and Mandouit descibe how one can use those results to improve thequality of teaching [2] [3]. Lastly

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jinliang Wang, Zhejiang University; Min Ye, Zhejiang University

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

categories: General Education Lectures,Frontier Development Lectures in Engineering Fields, Faculty-Student DiscussionClasses, and Field Visit Practice Classes. As shown in Appendix 1, the GeneralEducation Lectures include "Engineering, Engineers, and Engineering Education,""The Dissemination of Engineering Spirit and the Spillover of Engineering Value,""The History of Modern and Contemporary Engineering Development," "EngineeringInnovation," "Expansion and Enhancement of Engineering Thinking," and"Engineering Ethics." The Frontier Development Lectures in Engineering Fieldsinclude a lecture on architecture and civil engineering titled "Exploring the Unknown:Thoughts and Actions - Taking Civil Engineering as an Example," a lecture onintegrated

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI, University of Georgia; Olanrewaju Paul Olaogun, Merrimack College; Deborah Gbemisola Fabiyi, Washington State University; ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

in college are influenced by the quality of theirengagement and motivation, alongside several other psychological factors. These challenges areparticularly pronounced for undergraduate engineering students, who face academicallydemanding courses early in their studies. Achievement goals, resilience, and self-efficacy arepivotal in determining students’ academic success. Achievement goals refer to the underlyingmotivations driving students’ engagement with academic tasks, while resilience reflects theirability to recover from setbacks. Self-efficacy, defined as students’ belief in their capacity tosucceed, underpins their persistence and ability to overcome academic challenges [1-3]. Thesefactors influence students’ achievement behaviors and

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

throughout an engineeringcurriculum, but that commands the development of a new mindset for faculty and students. Thisnew mindset requires a fundamental change to how engineering is taught.This paper focuses on implementing two EOP Systems Thinking outcomes in a 4th-yearThermodynamics course. The outcomes are:EOP Systems Thinking 1: “Explain interconnectedness (e.g., intersecting, related and/orconnected systems; human actions and global environmental and social impacts andconsequences; synergies and rebound effects) and how all human-made designs and activitiesrely upon and are embedded within ecological and social systems”EOP Systems Thinking 3: “Apply relevant concepts from required disciplines to the study of real-world problems and their

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Grace Daniels, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Senior Fellow with the Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC). With a background in sociology of education, education policy, and demography, her research focuses on graduates’ transition to adulthood, career and college readiness, community schools, and research-practice partnerships. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025“How did I pass this and I didn’t know any of it?:” A Critique of Social Cognitive Career Theory and the Development of Mathematical Self-Efficacy amid Structural InequalitiesIntroduction (Paper type: ERM, Methods/Theory, research brief) This paper discusses theshortcomings of Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), a commonly used theoreticalframework [1

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College; Mark Rubeo, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Christopher Henri Annear, Pennsylvania State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

the metal casting and forgingindustries. The Department of Defense (DOD) has prioritized this shortage as a national securitythreat due to the shrinking supply chain for critical weapon system components. It is anticipatedthat by 2028, the defense industrial base will require a minimum of 122,000 additional personnelfor roles such as skilled technicians, engineers, and metallurgists [1].According to industry statistics from the American Foundry Society, the United States had 1,750foundries in 2020, a significant decline from the 3,200 foundries in the United States in 1991.The U.S. metalcasting industry provides approximately 160,000 jobs in the United States whichhas also declined significantly with the decline in the number of foundries [2

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Amie Baisley, University of Florida

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

ExpectationsA previous paper [12], detailed the instructional design and university types for the threeinstructors. They are summarized again here: University A is a southeast R1 public institution that uses mastery-based grading and a flipped style classroom approach [13]. Dynamics is taught as a 2-credit course and has enrollments of 40-50 students. Students receive points for each objective item that they are able to complete in the exam. There are multiple objectives for each problem and each exam only has 1 or 2 problems. Grades are based students attaining mastery of the objectives. The rubric used for scoring each objective is: a – complete and correct, b – minor calculation error, c – minor conceptual

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wiline M Pangle, Central Michigan University; Itzel Marquez, Central Michigan University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

and the program are higher than the institutionalaverages. Here, we share InSciTE’s framework, methodologies, and outcomes aiming to inspireothers to adopt similar models to further our disciplines.IntroductionComplex challenges of the 21st-century increasingly demand multiscale and cross-disciplinarysolutions [1], [2], [3]. To address these challenges, Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM)-focused industries and organizations are looking to hire diverse employeeswho are equipped with transferable skills [4], [5], [6], [7]. However, successful interdisciplinarywork requires new approaches to STEM education that go beyond the typical universitycurriculum and focus on developing skills to effectively communicate across

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Iakov Gurevich, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

pedagogy. The pre-survey isconducted the week before the independent exercise begins and the post-survey is conducted afterthe Peer Review.Literature reviewInquiry-based learning (IBL) is identified by some of the sources as a key approach to increasingstudent engagement and teamwork, especially in laboratory courses and activities requiring creativethinking, such as engineering design [1], [2], [3]. Some studies highlight the benefits of hands-onexperience and engagement with real-world problems [4], [5]. Some of the studies also highlight theimpact of different approaches to teaching a course, such as comparison of IBL implementation to atraditional teaching style, and comparison of setting different goals, such as mastery and performance[3], [4

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Tech Session 3: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education: AI, Clean Energy, and Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayna Mandalyn Cline, United States Military Academy; David Zgonc, United States Military Academy at West Point; William B Vass, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew Baideme, United States Military Academy; Brett Ryan Krueger, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

mathematics volume published in 1930,David Eugene Smith, a noted mathematics education innovator of the time [1], poeticallyobserved that teaching methods and curricula in his field must be viewed as “a moving streaminstead of a stagnant pool...a stream which nevertheless has often become so saturated withsediment as to unfit its waters for human adsorption; and a stream that needs constant filtering ifit is to serve this latter purpose” [2]. Such a statement is as true for engineering education todayas it was for mathematics nearly 100 years ago. Engineering curricula must fit the purpose ofpreparing the future engineer for the workforce using methods and tools translatable tocontemporary requirements while resting securely on firm foundations

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Charles Lowe, Old Dominion University; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

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, streamlining processes, and enhancing value while simultaneously prioritizingeco-friendly products and processes, positioning lean as a pathway to sustainable benefits; thispaper offers a state-of-the-art review of lean and sustainable manufacturing [1]. The main idea oflean manufacturing is the reducing the waste in manufacturing processes and optimization ofresources that are used in manufacturing processes through concepts such as resource allocationplanning with discrete event simulation in small furniture companies [2, 3].Numerous pieces of evidence indicate that Lean significantly benefits sustainable manufacturing,particularly from environmental and economic perspective [4]. Sustainable manufacturingpractices are based on the Toyota Production

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Engineering Education Methods and Reflections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt University; gina yu, Vanderbilt University; Kaden Jorge Tro; Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA

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Student Division (STDT)

discouraging them from exploring furtheropportunities. This exploratory study aims to better understand the experiences of undergraduateresearchers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through a population ofundergraduate participants in a full-time multidisciplinary undergraduate research program.Student- and mentor-reported perceptions and scores were collected at the end of each summerterm to evaluate the students’ research performance and reflect on their experience and growth.Electronic (Google Form) surveys prompted students to self-evaluate their research performanceover the summer term as a numerical score between 1 (worst) and 5 (best), and to provide awritten justification for the selected score. Mentors scored their

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Paul Steimel, Humboldt State University; JuEun Lee, Humboldt State University

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Materials Division (MATS)

a novel project-basedmaterials science course that integrates experimental design, computational modeling, and peer-reviewed publication opportunities. Leveraging AI-powered tools such as Mathematica, the courseequips students with essential skills in programming, modeling, and the application of AI andmachine learning—competencies increasingly critical in modern engineering practice [1, 2].Central to the course is a project-based framework in which students design, execute, and analyzeexperimental systems while creating interactive Mathematica simulations. These simulationsenable students to model material behavior, generate predictive insights, and visualizeexperimental outcomes. By utilizing industry-standard tools, students gain hands

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Construction Engineering Division: Evolving Workforce and Practices in Modern Construction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luciana Debs, Texas State University; Deniz Besiktepe, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Fernando Romero Galvao, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Career support services in construction-related programs in the USIntroductionCareers in the construction industry are in high demand. More specifically, the demand forconstruction managers is expected to grow 9% in the next decade, that is “much faster thanaverage” according to the [1]. A recent publication from the Association of General Contractors(AGC) in partnership with Sage also noted difficulty in hiring both craft workers and salariedpositions, while companies seek to increase their headcount (AGC & Sage, 2025). To meet thisdemand, enrollment in construction programs has increased since the economic downturn in2008, as evident by the rebound in bachelor’s and master’s degrees

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International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shazib Z Vijlee, University of Portland

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International Division (INTL)

the students’ major-specific educational requirements. Theglobalization/trade module is incorporated into an engineering economics course. Mechanical,civil, and electrical engineering students take the course – generally in their 3rd and 4th years. Thestudent body is almost entirely traditional-aged college students (18–22 year-olds) from theUnited States with little to no professional work experience. In general, their worldview is stillsomewhat limited, so specific attention to global engineering is necessary.I was inspired to develop this project by the modern classic “The World is Flat” by Thomas LFriedman [1]. After its publication, Friedman’s work generated much interest in engineeringeducation, inspiring entire conference sessions [2-4

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Disability in Engineering Programs (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 3)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Figard, University of Georgia

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

and Design from Arizona State University (ASU), an M.S. in User Experience from ASU, and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025A Scoping Literature Review on Disabled Student Experiences in EngineeringUndergraduate Programs (WIP)Abstract This work-in-progress details the methods from a scoping literature review (ScLR)conducted to elucidate the current landscape, trends, and potential gaps in the literaturesurrounding the experiences of disabled students in engineering undergraduate programs. Thestudy was grounded in four central inclusion criteria: (1) disabled student, (2) engineeringeducation, (3) lived experience

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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)

of the civil engineering degree program at an undergraduate-focused engineering school.The material presented draws on the EOP framework and is designed for courses at the first-year,sophomore, and junior level. Student feedback to assess learning outcomes and student interest ispresented. In addition, the authors discuss an ongoing effort to coordinate the development ofclimate change-related curriculum and undergraduate research opportunities across multipledegree programs within the school of engineering at the authors’ institution.1. BackgroundMeaningfully addressing the climate crisis will require the transformation of civil infrastructure,including the development of utility-scale wind and solar farms to supply clean energy and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renata A Revelo, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati; Julio C Mendez, University of Illinois Chicago; Luis E Montero-Moguel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

integratescritical consciousness and Freire’s [1] dialogic principles into the teaching of the engineeringdesign process. This approach addresses two significant gaps in engineering education: (1) theshortage of mid-level design courses, and (2) the need for a contextualized engineeringcurriculum.Since spring 2023, both institutions have offered this course at least twice, attracting studentsfrom their respective engineering colleges. The course has been offered and open to all studentsthat meet the course pre-requisites, which is a standard practice in engineering. While theinstitutions serve slightly different student populations and implement the course with somevariations, the outcomes have been consistent. These include increased student understanding

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Viswajith Siruvallur Vasudevan, Cornell University; Jonathan T. Butcher, Cornell University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

recovery monitoring and prediction in patients implanted with a ventricular assist device before moving into the current role. His research interests are in developing new teaching methods, understanding the inter-personal dynamics among engineering students, gasme theory, and control engineering.Prof. Jonathan T. Butcher, Cornell University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress - Understanding the Biomedical Engineering Student: Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsModern engineering classes have struggled to engage students since the pandemic began[1-5].Changes in teaching methods during this time have burdened students. Online classes, a lack

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin L Hess, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Robert P. Loweth, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Udeme Idem, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineers’ empathic and ethical formation.Dr. Robert P. Loweth, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Robert P. Loweth (he/him) is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Office of Student Development and Success at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research explores how engineering students and practitioners approach early-stage engineering design activities such as problem definition, idea generation, and impact assessment. He also examines how engineering educational systems, ranging from classroom-level pedagogical practices to societal-level cultural norms, impact engineering students’ academic success and professional development. The goals of his research are 1) to develop tools and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois Chicago; Nikith Rachakonda, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

students having an increased risk of attrition when compared to undecidedstudents[1]. A major decision is often a multifaceted and intricate process that is heavilyinfluenced by different behavioral, sociological, and economic factors such as personal interests,familial background, and financial considerations [1,2]. Despite these findings, a gap remains toexplore the reasons behind undergraduate engineering students’ choice of a particularengineering major.To address this topic, this NSF IUSE Level 1 funded project aims to better understand thedecision-making process of engineering students when selecting their academic major across twolarge public land-grant universities. The study utilizes an intervention of an online majorexploration tool

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zifeng Liu, University of Florida; Shan Zhang, University of Florida; Wanli Xing, University of Florida; Victor Minces*, University of California, San Diego; Maya Israel, University of Florida; Alec Barron, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

implementation. As a leader, he is interested in how we develop systems and supports for science educators to continuously improve and innovate as equity designers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A NSF ITEST Program: Integrating Music and Flow-Based Programming Builds Teachers’ Confidence in Computer Science1 IntroductionIn recent years, computer science (CS) education has become a critical component of K-12curricula, aimed at equipping students with essential 21st-century skills such as problem-solving,critical thinking, and creativity [1]. As this field evolves, educators are increasingly exploringapproaches to make CS education more engaging and relevant by incorporating the arts [2

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela M Kelly, Stony Brook University; Dominik Schneble, Stony Brook University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

science in high school. Teacher outcomes (N=68) include improved QISTknowledge and pedagogical self-efficacy. This project is a replicable model of university-basedQIST outreach to inspire the next generation quantum workforce in industry, research, andacademia.Introduction and BackgroundRecent reports have called for increased teaching, learning, and awareness of quantuminformation science and technology (QIST) principles and skills in precollege educationalsettings. Federal initiatives including the National Strategic Overview for Quantum InformationScience have emphasized the need to develop the future quantum workforce through K-12partnerships between academia and government agencies [1]. The Quantum Information Scienceand Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Treadway, Trinity University; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Elizabeth Kilcoyne, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

presents preliminary results from our NSF-funded grant exploring affect inundergraduate engineering students and its interactions with engineering identity formation.Affect consists of both the individual emotions that a student experiences during disciplinarywork (local affect), as well as the more stable and long-lasting emotions, attitudes, values, andbeliefs the student holds about a subject (global affect) [1]. In their work, DeBellis and Goldinsuggested that affect is not simply a physiological side effect of cognition, but that it plays a rolein students’ problem-solving, carrying meaning and encoding information [1]. In engineeringwork, this might look like a student feeling frustrated after the failure of a particularproblem-solving

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sofía E. Farfán, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Sofia Nicolai, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Izabel Antle, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Gabriela García, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

[7]. This issue arises from the early stages of primaryand secondary education, being influenced by gender stereotypes and sociocultural factors thataffect students’ academic decisions [1].Previous studies have shown that educational experiences during secondary school are keydeterminants in students’ academic decisions of a university degree [1], where behavioralvariables such as self-efficacy, interests, outcome expectations, and goals play a fundamentalrole in their decision [4]. Furthermore, research suggests that students’ math achievement in theirfinal years of high school, the exposure to math and science courses, and math self-efficacy, allplay a crucial part in determining their intent to pursue a STEM major [8]. External factors

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leo Davoodianes, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Moe Rabea, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

increased due to the introduction of copperpowder. The copper interlayer also resulted in better corrosion resistance at various temperatures.Keywords: Resistance Spot Welding, Copper Interlayer, Tensile Strength, Mechanical PropertiesIntroduction Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) is a process used to join metal plates by applying heatand pressure at localized points. As shown in Figure 1, two copper alloy electrodes press againstthe metal plates with controlled force to ensure proper electrical contact while preventingexcessive deformation. A high electrical current (denoted by “A” in Figure 1) flows through theelectrodes and the plates, generating localized heat at the interface due to the electrical resistanceof the materials [1],[2]. This

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cooper Vermeulen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Design ChallengeAbstractThis evidence-based practice paper details a hands-on design challenge for first-year engineeringstudents aimed at fostering creativity, problem-solving, and iterative design thinking. Studentswere tasked with designing and 3D printing miniature boats capable of supporting maximumweight before sinking.Motivation: The project integrates theoretical concepts of buoyancy with a practical application,allowing students to experience engineering constraints and iterative design.Objectives: 1. Enhance understanding of buoyancy principles through hands-on learning. 2. Develop skills in computer-aided design (CAD) and additive manufacturing. 3. Cultivate iterative problem-solving and adaptability through multiple design

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 2: Skills Development and Career Preparation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Woorin Hwang, University of Florida; Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Rohan Reddy Kalavakonda, University of Florida; Yessy Eka Ambarwati, University of Florida; Pavlo Antonenko; Swarup Bhunia

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

hardware engineers [1]. This engineer shortage isattributed to several issues including declining interest among undergraduate students forpursuing careers in hardware engineering or the educational gaps condition where structuralopportunities for students to develop practical skills in hardware engineering are limited.Trevelyan [2] highlighted that there has been a severe lack of curricula in higher education toimprove employability and prepare engineers for sustainable development goals.To address this social and educational problem, this study focuses on a particular curriculuminnovation for first-year engineering students’ career choice. According to Trafford et al. [3],first year students’ course experience is closely associated with the

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 2: Skills Development and Career Preparation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

, 2025 WIP: What Does It Look Like: How Early College Students Describe What Engineers DoIntroductionThis is a Work-in-Progress study that was initiated to explore the impressions that early collegestudents have about what engineers do through the examination of student-generated shortnarratives. We also wanted to learn more about how engineering curricula have influenced theirimpressions, such as why many of them seem to have an abstract understanding of whatengineers actually do when they describe engineering work as “problem solving.” To complicatematters further, it has been argued that problem solving in an engineering course is a lot differentfrom problem solving in the engineering workplace [1

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

brains.One obstacle in moving to better study practices is that students may believe they are learningbased on the sheer magnitude of their efforts and the homework points in their teacher’s gradebook. The goal of this work in progress is to incentivize more frequent touches with the coursecontent and to raise the students' awareness of what they are learning. Short, frequent digitalquizzes is the solution explored in this work.Students in a statics section submit a mix of digital or written homework each day that the classmeets. On the days that digital homework is due, the class class period begins with a five-minutedigital Progress Check Quiz (PCQ). PCQs consist of 1-2 simple conceptual questions orcalculations related to their assignment. The