Conference Session

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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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

interactions, and empathy in engineering education. Her technical research focuses on naturalistic driving and older driver fitness assessment.Sean Rose, University of Waterloo ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Biomedical Stakeholder Café – Continual Improvement & Integration of a Novel Adapted RADAR Framework for StakeholdersAbstractHuman-centered design processes, recommended for many healthcare-focused engineeringdesign projects, require engaging and involving multiple, diverse stakeholders. Health carestakeholders can be particularly diverse and challenging to successfully integrate into a designprocess, especially for students. Facilitating opportunities for engineering

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Ronald Diersing, University of Southern Indiana; Ryan Integlia, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, students were assigned a MATLAB-based projectfocused on solving an engineering problem focused on projectile motion using variousprogramming approaches. The details of this project are provided in Appendix A. The complexityof the computations made manual calculations impractical, necessitating the use of MATLAB forefficient execution. Students were required to develop their own code independently but wereencouraged to seek assistance from ChatGPT 4.0 whenever they encountered difficulties.ChatGPT provided hints, suggested debugging strategies, and explained coding principles asstudents worked through their solutions. An example of this is presented in Appendix B, whichoutlines the procedure for solving the first part of the project.After

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Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sooin Kim, Wayne State University; Aaroh Swarup, Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), India

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

bridging the divide between industry practice and educational innovation to support the future-ready construction workforce. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Identifying the Learning Needs of Construction Professionals for Artificial IntelligenceAbstractThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry is gaining momentum,driven by its potential to enhance project efficiency, safety, and innovation. However, thesuccessful adoption of AI technologies relies heavily on the ability of construction professionalsto understand, implement, and manage these new technologies. Despite the growing presence ofAI, a significant gap remains in the

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abas Sabouni, Wilkes University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

electrical and computer engineeringeducation, supporting technologies ranging from wireless communication to radar systems.However, its abstract mathematical foundation and conceptual complexity often presentsignificant challenges. Traditional lecture-based methods have struggled to provide theexperiential learning necessary to bridge the gap between theoretical principles and practicalapplications. Prior research highlights the effectiveness of active learning and hands-onexperimentation in improving engagement and comprehension [1], [2]. Studies in physics andengineering education have demonstrated that simulations and real-world projects contributeto a deeper understanding of topics such as wave propagation and Maxwell’s equations [1],[2], [3

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvester Osinachi Iro P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

persistent issue, I have personally experienced the disruptive effects of inconsistent electricity supply. This inspired me to pursue a project that could contribute a reliable, affordable power solution for communities facing similar challenges. My project The Design and Construction of a Portable Inverter Generator for Stable and Emergency and Flight Line Power Supply is a direct response to these issues. Through this research, I aim to develop a cost-effective, energy-efficient solution that can provide uninterrupted power, particularly for critical applications like flight line operations or emergency power in remote areas. I hope this project not only enhances my understanding of energy conversion technologies but

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori Scarlatos, Stony Brook University; Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Teaching and Learning of STEMAbstractModern engineering, in solving society's pressing problems, requires collaboration. In addition toemploying multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, the needs of a diverse set of stakeholders alsomust be considered. It is therefore essential that engineering students learn to value and considerdiverse perspectives on an engineering problem, realizing that there is not necessarily just oneright answer.The iSTEAM project has been addressing this need by creating and running a series ofworkshops for faculty that focus on invitational rhetoric in inclusive STEM teaching.Participating faculty engage with readings and videos, do gamified activities to make their ownclasses more inclusive, and meet weekly (over 5 weeks

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Civil Engineering Capstone Showcase

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #47583Work in Progress: Supporting Better Conversations in Senior Design TeamsDr. Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work In Progress: Supporting Better Conversations in Senior Design TeamsAbstractEffective interpersonal communication in senior design teams can be the key to their success orthe reason for their failure. The high-risk, high-reward nature of senior project courses can leadto challenging team environments where miscommunication between even just two members canhave significant consequences for the whole team. While team member assessment tools

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University; Lori Scarlatos, Stony Brook University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

from across the SUNY system and integrating inclusive use ofAI as well as OER distribution plans into the framework. Workshops wereconducted online, with past participants serving as mentors to 38 new participantswho completed modules and collaborated across institutions. Feedback from theparticipants shows the value of the project and the ways in which STEM courseshave been made more inclusive. This project will help to grow a community ofSUNY STEM instructors who can foster among future STEM professionalsdiverse perspectives, inclusive approaches, and equitable applications of sciencein society.I. Background: A. Impact of alternative forms of rhetoric on STEM educationAcross higher education, and especially in STEM fields, educators are

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Matthew J Miller, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago; Andrea Hércules, Loyola University Chicago; Erika Esmeralda de la Riva, Loyola University Chicago

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

mandatory active learning style, which increases the retention of female students,students of color, and first-generation students [28-31]” [46].Building on the social justice core curriculum already provided by the university, Engineeringadministers social justice case study projects within Engineering courses to teach about thesocial consequences of technology on others. “Four social justice case study projects areembedded in the Introduction to Engineering Design first-year course, Experiential Engineeringsophomore course, Electronics Circuits and Devices sophomore course, and Capstone Design Isenior course. Each case study project has a different format, and contains written, presentation,and discussion components” [47]. This program is the

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Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Karen Flammer, University of California, San Diego; Cindy Mui Perez, University of California, San Diego; Mimi Phùng, University of California, San Diego

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #47727Evaluating Engagement and Collaboration in an College Level Online Hands-OnEngineering Course for High School StudentsDr. Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego Van Den Einde is a Teaching Professor in Structural Engineering at UC San Diego and the President of eGrove Education, Inc. She has decades of experience teaching hands-on, project-based curricula, spanning high school camps, K-12 outreach, and undergraduate design courses. Dedicated to fostering diversity, she creates supportive environments for students of all backgrounds. Her teaching approach emphasizes scaffolding

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Student understanding

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Adela Martin, University College London

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

students to see ethical considerations as part of their future work [21]. In manyrespects, they offer a powerful instructional tool: students become familiar with importanthistorical examples of malpractice as well as more mundane examples of breaches inprofessional behaviour [22] [23]. Case studies also encourage students to develop theircritical thinking and practice judgment calls related to conflicting values and stakeholderinterests that are inevitable in real engineering projects [24], [25].While case studies are an important entry for getting familiar with ethics concepts and moralreasoning, they may offer an overly simplified portrayal of the types of epistemic ambiguity,distribution of risks, value sensitive design and power differentials

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Dessaray Gorbett; Brian Steven Flowers, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

emerging multidisciplinary field [3] that deserves considerable attention.To address these needs, the Student Cohort for Undergraduate Research in Marine BiosciencesAbroad (SCUBA) was created by the University of Texas System Louis Stokes Alliance forMinority Participation (UT LSAMP) in 2019 to engage non-traditional community collegestudents in coral reef research. The project benefitted from the cooperation of faculty and staff atthe University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and at Midland College (MC) to integrateengineering, marine sciences, and education. Compared to other programs or similar initiatives[4], [5], the SCUBA program stands out for its unique approach to engaging non-traditionalcommunity college students in meaningful research

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Collaborative Learning in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keating Dinsmore Ms., University of Michigan; Laura Hirshfield, University of California, Berkeley; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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Student Division (STDT)

findings underscore the entrenched gender stereotypes shaping women's perceptionsin engineering teams, highlighting the need for more inclusive and supportive environments. Byunderstanding these dynamics, we propose actionable steps to improve team experiences forContext of All in Which You Live: How Women Engineering Students Perceive Gender BasedPatterns in Teams ​ 2women in engineering. Future research will explore strategies to empower women to recognizeand counteract marginalizing behaviors, even when isolated within teams. Introduction Team-based or project-based design courses are common in engineering programs

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ENT-5: Pathways for Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Across Educational Levels

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Munoz-Vallejos, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #46967Development of Entrepreneurial Competencies in Engineering Students: AComparative Analysis between In-Person and Online EducationProf. Barbara Munoz-Vallejos, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile B´arbara Estefan´ıa Mu˜noz Vallejos, M.Sc., is an Assistant Professor and faculty member at the School of Engineering, Universidad Andr´es Bello (UNAB), Chile. She holds a degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Universidad del Desarrollo (2008). Additionally, she earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum Development and Educational Projects from Universidad Andr´es Bello (2019–2021). She has also

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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neil Littell, Ohio University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Paper ID #47631Digital Engineering: Leveraging AI to Improve Communication SkillsDr. Neil Littell, Ohio University Dr. W. Neil Littell is an Associate Professor at Ohio University within the Russ College of Engineering in the Department of Engineering Technology and Management. Dr. Littell created and is the current director of Ohio University’s Master of Science in Project Management degree. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Digital Engineering: Leveraging AI to Improve Communication SkillsAbstractEngineers must engage with

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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)

will require the transformation of civil infrastructure,including the development of utility-scale wind and solar farms to supply clean energy and theredesign of building stock, transportation systems, drinking and wastewater systems, and otherinfrastructure to reduce energy demand. Civil engineers, as the technical professionals taskedwith the design and maintenance of such large-scale infrastructure projects, will be instrumentalin the transition. However, the traditional civil engineering education does not include thediscussion of how civil engineering expertise might be applied to confront climate change. Inaddition, traditional engineering education of all disciplines reflects broader societal values thathave historically emphasized

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leah Maykish, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Oluwakemi Johnson, University of Michigan; Katelyn Churakos, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #47325BOARD # 427: Preliminary Results of Understanding and Scaffolding theProductive Beginnings of Engineering Judgment in Undergraduate Students(RFE)Mrs. Leah Maykish, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Leah Maykish is a PhD student in Engineering Education at University at Buffalo. She works as a research assistant under the advisement of Dr. Jessica Swenson on projects including engineering judgment of undergraduate engineers when solving open-ended modeling problems (OEMPs) and the affect and identity of first and second year engineering students. Her dissertation work studies mentorship

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Florida International University; Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Halkiyo taught and worked at a university in Ethiopia, where he was also a principal investigator of the ”Engendering Higher Education Curricula” research project. Dr. Halkiyo is a Fulbright-Hays Fellow, where he conducted his dissertation research on global education policy transfer from the global West/North to the global South/East, specifically Ethiopia, Africa.Mx. Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University Nivedita (Nivi) Kumar is a doctoral candidate in engineering and computing education at Florida International University (FIU), with a research focus on caste-based inequities in engineering and computing education in the U.S. Their work examines how systems, structures, and cultures perpetuate caste

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

girls. Her research interests include dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing, artificial intelligent in Manufacturing, and engineering education.Dr. Federica Aveta Federica Aveta received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electronic Engineering from La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy, in 2012 and 2016, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Oklahoma (OU), Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2020. Before joining Wentworth Institute of Technology, Federica has worked as an Optical Engineer where she designed, built, and tested optical fiber lasers for medical applications. She is currently an Assistant

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Graduate Education, Artificial Intelligence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marsha Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University; Levent Burak Kara, Carnegie Mellon University; Rachelle Palchesko, Carnegie Mellon University; Zachary Mineroff, Carnegie Mellon University; Judy Brooks, Carnegie Mellon University; Avi Chawla, Carnegie Mellon University; Martin van Velsen, Carnegie Mellon University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

and biofabrication, biomechanics, and tissue engineering just to name a few. She is interested in integrating cutting edge education tools and hands on activities into her courses and teaching laboratory courses.Zachary Mineroff, Carnegie Mellon University As Assistant Director of Learning Engineering at CMU, Zach supports the design, development, and implementation of innovative educational technologies and learning experiences. He supervises a team of learning engineers that supports instructors through consultations, course design projects, and fellowship programs. He is a graduate of the Masters of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) program at CMU.Judy Brooks, Carnegie Mellon UniversityAvi

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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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David M. Czerwonky, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Kay C. Kobak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

for a CUREformat (Hills, 2020). Additionally, start to finish CURE designs are uncommon in the literature(Hills, 2020). The uncommon nature of CURE design publication inspired us to apply backwardsdesign principles to a URE like (Hills,2020)The novelty is that our URE is an apprenticeship model not a CURE. The “traditional”apprenticeship model, where students will work on a specific research project under thementorship of a laboratory (Ahmad, 2022; Drake, 2024; Siby, 2024). Unlike the CURE model,the apprenticeship model can offer more “hands-on experience” and one-on-one mentoring(Ahmad, 2022). Notably, this model can offer student greater autonomy than a CURE format(Ahmad, 2022). Conversely, the challenges that apprenticeship-models face are

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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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Lynn Hall, The Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads P.E., The Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

prior coursework to new experiences, build and strengthen their socio-and technical skills, and to approach their capstone projects utilizing the EM framework.This work in progress paper will describe the process and impact of integrating EM into amultidisciplinary capstone two-semester course sequence through the use of writinginstruction and assignments. The intervention positions the course—and its technical andprofessional communication-specific lectures and assignments—as a site for instructorsand students alike to be what Rebecca Nowacek terms “agents of integration” [2]. Forinstructors, this is demonstrated in the facilitation of transfer by creating an environmentthat encourages students to make connections between different areas of

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He earned his PhD in Engineering Education Systems & Design at Arizona State University and has a BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering. His research group explores approaches to building positive and inclusive learning environments that support the professional growth of students and faculty within engineering education contexts. His research interests include graduate student mentorship, faculty development, mental health and well-being, teamwork and group dynamics, and the design of project-based learning classes. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 ‭Understanding First-Year Engineering Students' Perceptions of‬

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Construction Engineering Division: Emerging Technologies and Data Analytics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Narmada Vadlamudi, Kennesaw State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

-term profits over long-term innovation, exacerbatethese issues.Existing research highlights the dual nature of automation and robotics in construction,showcasing both their benefits and the obstacles to broader adoption. Studies indicate thatautomation can significantly enhance productivity and reduce human error, particularly inrepetitive and high-risk tasks. For example, robots have proven effective in prefabrication,improving consistency, and meeting tight project deadlines. However, integrating newtechnologies into existing processes remains a formidable challenge for many construction firms,especially small and medium-sized enterprises with limited financial and technical resources..Problem Identifications and ObjectivesThe primary aim of

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Construction Engineering Division: Emerging Technologies and Data Analytics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Lee, California Baptist University; Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Allan Ng, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Poly Pomona). He is a registered Professional Engineer (Civil - Construction) in Texas. He has worked in the industry for nine years and he has conducted several research projects about engineering education, construction labor productivity, and construction sustainability. He earned a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) and a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Hanyang University, ERICA. He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).Allan Ng, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ©American Society for

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yunfeng Wang, The College of New Jersey; Karen Chang Yan, The College of New Jersey; Manish Paliwal, The College of New Jersey

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

, including structural, thermal, fluid, failure, andoptimization. Since ANSYS Workbench is incorporated in the class, the seniors have utilizedANSYS Workbench to perform various engineering analyses and simulations in all of theirsenior design projects. Recognizing the growing importance of impact analysis in industry andthe specific needs of the students involved in projects like SAE Baja and Autonomous Vehicles,the authors have developed and integrated an impact analysis module into the FEM course.Educational studies have been conducted on undergraduate FEA courses [4, 5, 6]. However,research specifically addressing the teaching and learning of impact analysis within these coursesis lacking.FEA-based impact analysis has a wide range of applications

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

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introduces the development and implementation of a Lecture-Free LearningFramework rooted in the principles of experiential learning. Departing from traditional lecture-based instruction, this innovative pedagogical approach engages students directly in interactiveproblem-solving activities without prior lectures or examples. Encapsulated by the ethos, "Don'texplain the game to me; let's just play it," the framework immerses students in the learning processfrom the outset, fostering deeper understanding and retention.The Lecture-Free Learning Framework draws inspiration from and extends various student-centered teaching methodologies such as project-based learning, flipped classroom models, andpeer learning. By eliminating pre-lecture content

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles

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Paper ID #48430BOARD # 234: Developing Critically-Conscious Aerospace Engineers throughMacroethics Curricula: Year 2 (IUSE)Dr. Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan Aaron W. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department and a Core Faculty member of the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. His design-based research focuses on how to re-contextualize engineering science engineering courses to better reflect and prepare students for the reality of ill-defined, sociotechnical engineering practice. Current projects include studying and designing classroom

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander Grey, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Joshua Michael Dupont, University of Connecticut

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

decade. The production rate, stable at just under 2boats per year for the past 15 years, is projected to exceed 5 boats annually by 2030 due togeopolitical uncertainty. This growth will necessitate a substantial increase in the submarineindustrial base (SIB) workforce, with 15,000 annual new hires through 2032 [1]-[5]. Theseexpansion efforts have driven considerable investment in developing a STEM-literate navalworkforce pipeline in regions of high SIB density. This need is demonstrated in effortspioneered in southern New England, developing new pedagogies for K-12 outreach and teachersupport programs [6], [7].This transitory period “could lead to a period of heightened operational strain for the SSN force,and perhaps a period of weakened

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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L. Clara Mabour, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Fatima Rahman, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University

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with materials influence their human-material interactions and STEM learning during informal engineering projects and maker spaces. Major themes of her work include the intersections of culture and making, material agency, and collaborations in K-12 informal learning spaces.Dr. Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University Greses A. P´erez is a Ph.D. student in Learning Sciences and Technology Design with a focus on engineering education. Before coming to Stanford, Greses was a bilingual math and science educator at public elementary schools in Texas, where she served in the Gifted and Talented Advisory District Committee and the Elementary Curriculum Design team. As a science mentor at the Perot Museum, Greses locally