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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

ScienceFoundation to update the SI Lab. With the updated equipment and software, we also report newstudent experiences through course projects, funded capstone projects, and internships that keepstudents current with the advances in the SI.Furthermore, SI experiences have opened career pathways in a number of local and nationalcompanies. We can proudly state that we have graduated over sixty students who have taken acourse on signal integrity or have done internships at the signal integrity laboratory and are nowworking in the SI field worldwide. Furthermore, students highly rated the course (6/7) andprovided comments such as “Lectures and hands-on during labs. The use of many SI equipmentand simulation tools plays a big part on understanding the materials

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chafic Bousaba, Guilford College

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

terms, cluster computing refers to the practice of connectingmultiple computing devices together to form and work as a unified system [1]. The advantages ofcluster computing include enhanced processing power, scalability, redundancy, and faulttolerance. It is widely used in fields such as cloud computing, scientific simulations, dataanalysis, and high-performance computing.In educational contexts, cluster computing offers a unique opportunity to engage students withcomplex concepts such as parallel computing, load balancing, and distributed databases. Theseconcepts are integral to modern IT infrastructure, and hands-on experience with cluster systemsis invaluable for the students who are pursuing careers in fields such as data science

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Arbaaz Hussain Syed; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

engineers,six (38%) held managerial positions, two (13%) were involved in construction education, two(13%) were architects, and one (5%) was in construction estimation. All respondents reportedusing AI in their day-to-day jobs. The various applications of AI mentioned by respondentsincluded automation, campus planning, designing, BIM reports, estimation, and improvingproject efficiency. In terms of experience within the AEC industry, the majority of respondentshad less than five years of experience (early career), with 31% of respondents equally distributedbetween the categories of 5-9 years and more than ten years of experience (Figure 2). Figure 1. Respondent Gender (n=16) Figure 2. Respondent experience in

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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)

, etc.). 2. The support provided by the [course/department/program] faculty allowed me to enroll in the courses I wanted to take as I developed towards a career in BME. 3. In an emergency, the [course/department/program] instructors responded to requests for valid reasons to be partly or wholly excused from missing sessions, specifically exams.The schedule of sessions here includes, but is not limited to: • The timing of lectures, labs, and other components associated with the course requirements. • classroom allocation and the time needed to travel between classrooms between sessions • Timing of office hours for TAs, instructors, and other instructional staff associated with a course. • the timing of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

theSEECS program. Key stakeholders include the Academic & Career Development Office, whichsupports professional development for SEECS students through mock interviews, resumeassistance, and career readiness activities. The Financial Aid Office plays a crucial role inprocessing scholarships and awards for eligible students, while the Admissions Office providesinformation on incoming students that are eligible for SEECS scholarship. These divisionscollaborate across several fronts, ensuring the success of the program. Additionally, fourdepartment chairs promote the program to prospective students and leverage this funding sourceduring their recruitment efforts. Representatives of all of the departments responsible for theinternal support noted

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Patten, Temple University; Avi Kaplan; Ruth Ochia, Temple University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

of success for senior design 2. I like that aspect of it” (Interview). Thiscomment reflects a ‘low road transfer’ [7] with the student being able to transfer similar content from the Biodesigncourse to their future senior capstone project. Student 12 made identical comments about enjoying the similaritiesbetween Biodesign and senior capstone classes, but could not project the use of the DT process in other aspects of herlife or for future engineering careers when prompted. Another student felt very comfortable commenting about the useof the DT process outside of the current class in her involvement with Engineers without Borders student organizationor working with her father in the garden. However, student 16 felt that the design criteria

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erica Cline; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Amanda K Sesko; Emily Cilli-Turner, University of San Diego; Zaher Kmail; Seung-Jin Lee, University of Washington; Raghavi Sakpal

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

torecognize in part the time faculty spend mentoring the students. ●​ Success in STEM Seminar course: The later cohorts of the program have enrolled in a required 1 credit seminar course designed to help students build community and receive group mentoring by a faculty member. The seminar courses have included workshops on topics like mindset and stereotype threat. Seminars also include STEM professional panels that help students explore different careers. Near peer mentors participate in the seminar courses to support less experienced students. ●​ CURE course: The research CURE course introduces first year students to scientific research by inviting students to use a multidisciplinary team-based approach to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, estimation theory, computational imaging enabled by deep learning, and computational optical sensing and imaging applied to multidimensional multimodal light microscopy and hyperspectral imaging. She received a CAREER award by the National Science Foundation in 2009, and she was named Fellow of the SPIE in 2019 and Fellow of the Optica (OSA) in 2020. She has served as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, Topical Editor for Optica’s Applied Optics, and as Executive Editor for Biological Imaging, Cambridge University Press.Dr. Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis Dr. Stephanie Ivey is a Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis. She directs the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; R. Jamaal Downey

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

ideologies in STEM, centering Latino/a/x student experiences—especially of those along the U.S.-Mexico border. His work draws on Chicana/o/x studies, raciolinguistics, and bilingual education to explore how language, race, and socialization shape engineering pathways and engineering practice. In 2025, Dr. Mejia received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award for his contributions to engineering education.Prof. Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego Dr. Gordon D. Hoople is an assistant professor and one of the founding faculty members of integrated engineering at the University of San Diego. He is passionate about creating engaging experiences for his students. His work is

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nigel Berkeley Kaye, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Evan Taylor, Clemson University; Makayla Headley, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University and an NSF Bridge to Doctorate Fellow. In addition to her Ph.D. studies, she is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. She earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Her dissertation research centers on engaging engineering students in the accreditation process, with the goal of aligning accreditation practices with students’ career readiness. Through this work, she aims to Elevate STEM Students’ Outlooks (ESSO). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025RIEF: Implementing Problem-Based Learning

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina A&T State University; Ajeka Momoh Friday, North Carolina A&T State University; Pal Dave, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

is to create it" [1].Technological innovations, especially virtual reality, are actively shaping the future of education.VR provides immersive, realistic simulations that transform traditional learning into interactiveexperiences, making complex concepts more accessible and equitable [2], [3]. North CarolinaA&T State University is exploring how VR can revolutionize STEM education forunderrepresented groups, fostering inclusivity, engagement, and career readiness.Objectives of the StudyThe specific objectives for this study are to: i. Enrich online technology course offering with virtual reality technology to bolster attraction and persistence. ii. Strengthen online student engagement across all demographic groups by taking

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evans Tang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Allyson Faith Miller; Olivia Guptill; Clara Elisa Hortua; Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Paul J. Thomas

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

academic andprofessional development [1]. Recent industry data underscores this urgency - while 98% ofemployers rate teamwork as a critical career readiness competency, 73% report difficulty findinggraduates with essential soft skills like teamwork and conflict resolution [2], [3]. This gap isparticularly concerning as only 77% of recent STEM graduates rate themselves as proficient inteamwork, suggesting a disconnect between workplace demands and graduate preparedness [2].The problem is further exacerbated by the fact that 60% of STEM employees never receive basicconflict resolution training [4], highlighting the crucial need to address these skills duringacademic preparation.Engineers, scientists, and technologists often work in interdisciplinary

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dustyn Roberts, University of Pennsylvania; Jessa Lingel, University of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

and tenure track (TT) and non-tenure track (NTT) positions. The number ofadjunct faculty in the United States has significantly increased in recent decades - the increasehas even led to coining the term "adjunctification" as a descriptor of the growing reliance onNTT faculty [1]. In 2021, two-thirds of all faculty members at U.S. universities held contingentappointments, a stark contrast to fewer than half in 1987 [2]. This trend has led to a decline inTT positions, with 24% of faculty members holding such positions in 2021, down from 39% in1987.The growing dependence on NTT faculty has not resulted in corresponding levels ofcompensation or institutional support. Research through the Harvard Collaborative onAcademic Careers in Higher

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Graduate Education, Artificial Intelligence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yael Gertner, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Tiffani Williams, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

had access to computing education, which leads tohigh-tech careers as industry leaders, educators, and researchers. Barriers to accessiblecomputing education include high costs, admissions requirements that disadvantage studentswithout prior coding or math experience, and large class sizes resulting from the high demand forcomputing education. Our program uses a holistic application process to minimize the barriers toentry into our graduate computing program.Our graduate admissions process encourages applicants to provide a holistic narrative of theirpersonal and career experiences [5] and is designed to minimize biases typically found inadmissions processes. For that reason, we do not use criteria that are habitually used and notessential

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2: Activities with Impact! Special Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California

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Materials Division (MATS)

. The goalsof the activity are threefold: (1) give students an opportunity to meet each other and the lab TAsin a low-stakes setting, (2) familiarize students with the online system they will use throughoutthe semester for assignment submissions, and (3) model the format and expectations for the labreports they will prepare in the course.Studies have shown that working engineers typically devote 20-40% of their workday tocommunication (a percentage that increases with career advancement) but less than 5% ofengineering education is devoted to communication skills [1]. Engineering students are exposedto technical writing at various points during their academic careers. Because students in MASC310L are from a range of disciplines and at a range of

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Interrogating Race, Caste, and Power (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 4)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Jamaal Downey, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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

Mejia, University of Cincinnati Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia is a Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. His work examines the intersections of engineering, social justice, and critical pedagogies. He focuses on dismantling deficit ideologies in STEM, centering Latino/a/x student experiences—especially of those along the U.S.-Mexico border. His work draws on Chicana/o/x studies, raciolinguistics, and bilingual education to explore how language, race, and socialization shape engineering pathways and engineering practice. In 2025, Dr. Mejia received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award for

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Industry Advisory Boards, Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Carl Backus, Project Unlock; Jessica P.M. Fick, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Jennifer S Atchison, Drexel University; Jagadish Torlapati, Rowan University; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Jodi F. Prosise, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

experience since 2015, using project teams as direct consultants with internal and external clients across the State and region. He has presented on one such project at the ASEE St. Lawrence Section conference on one such CEE capstone effort in the past. He also teaches courses in a variety of areas connected to both building and infrastructure construction. Previous to his time at Clarkson, he was an Assistant Professor of Military Science at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA and an Instructor/Writer for the US Army Engineer School USAES) at the Maneuver Support Center (MANSCEN), Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He was responsible for rewiring significant portions of the USAES Engineer Captain’s Career Course

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicolas Ivanov, University of Toronto; Nhien Tran-Nguyen, University of Toronto; Ferdinand Avikpe, University of Toronto; Ruonan Cao, University of Toronto; Derrick Lim, University of Toronto; Felicia Hope Mikrogianakis, OISE, University of Toronto; Kimberly Meredith Seaman, University of Toronto; Dawn M Kilkenny, University of Toronto

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

-on learning, develop critical thinking skills, and collaborate with peers orteammates [9], [10], [11]. Moreover, IBL enhances student motivation through investment in thelearning process and relevancy to real-world problems, and fosters the development oftransferable competencies (e.g., critical thinking and communication) across various contexts[10], [11]. In STEM education, student ratings of IBL significantly predicted their interest in afuture career in STEM as well as their intrinsic motivation to study science [9]. A reviewcovering 36 peer-reviewed articles on the implementation of IBL showed that this methodimproved knowledge retention, problem-solving abilities, and students’ attitudes toward learningphysics [11]. The

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Instrumentation Methods and Techniques

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

Instruments Nano AG Dr. Emine Cagin is the CTO of Heidelberg Instruments Nano AG, where the NanoFrazor is developed and supported. She has many years of experience in nanofabrication, through her research and product development work throughout her career. She is enthusiastic about making nanofabrication accessible to students and researchers of many backgrounds.Prof. Nancy Burnham, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Burnham investigates nanomaterials, principally with atomic-force microscopy (AFM). She also teaches AFM to undergraduates and graduate students. AFM technology overlaps with the technology behind the NanoFrazor tool discussed in this presentation.Tanisha Gupta, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Logan Beaver, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

successful collaboration between software and hardware components. Figure 2. Traffic light and stop sign detection Figure 3. Actual and desired waypoint routeThe EET students completed the project, as was originally proposed by the competition’schallenge, and Figure 4 shows them presenting the project at the end of the semester seniordesign project expo organized by the college. The delivery process ensured that the project metits academic requirements and project objectives while also preparing students for future careers,and engaging them in interdisciplinary teamwork collaboration, advanced programming,algorithm development, and autonomous vehicle systems.While for this first time of

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Enhancing Student Engagement and Support in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Mironenko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

advising oncourse selection, internships, and personal concerns [3].This work in progress explores the needs and expectations of students in a faculty mentoringprogram within an Electrical and Computer Engineering department at a large public university.The program aims to offer personalized support to students by providing guidance and peermentoring to enhance retention and self-esteem [4].Each semester, a faculty member serving as a mentor schedules meetings with their assignedstudents. During these meetings, the mentor offers guidance and advice on educational mattersand career goals, including research and internship opportunities, as well as study abroadpossibilities. This support is particularly crucial during the early years of college

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Supporting Students and Faculty in Computing (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 7)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University; Victoria E. Callais, Duke University

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Diversity

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

(AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female faculty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is also the author of Unapologetically Dope: Lessons for Black Women and Girls on Surviving and Thriving in the Tech Field. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame Inductee.Victoria E. Callais, Duke University Dr. Tori Callais is an AiiCE postdoctoral researcher at Duke

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WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Norfolk, Clemson University; Adam T Melvin, Clemson University; Braulio Andres Ortega Quesada, Clemson University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the discipline,interact with the faculty from that discipline, and gain exposure to topics and applicationsrelevant to the field. In this study, the learning experience consists of a three-credit hour course,taught in-person and supplemented with online course materials. An overview of the course isincluded in Table 1 below, which lists topics in the course, concepts which are introduced by wayof showing students about the coursework later in the curriculum, and topics which are specificto the career of the instructor and the university. Of the three credit hours, approximately onehour is focused on basic programming skills. The course includes two exams, a programmingproject, and a final exam.Table 1: Topics which are touched upon, to

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ERM WIP V: Assessing & Developing Competencies in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiantian Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nimota Nasiru, Purdue Engineering Education; Stephanie Masta, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

]. Systemic barriers and racialized experiences hinder their success [4], [5],[6], with research showing that racially minoritized students bring numerous strengths toengineering. These challenges contribute to disparities in outcomes, including differences insense of belonging (e.g., [7], [8]), course drop or withdrawal rates (e.g., [9]), persistence inengineering education and careers (e.g., [10], [11]), and earnings in the STEM workforce [3].While researchers have investigated issues that contribute to lower academic outcomes forracially minoritized students such as classroom inclusion (e.g., [12], [13]), hidden curriculum(e.g., [14], [15]), co-curricular and identity-based support, and social capital (e.g., [16], [17],[18]), there is limited

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssandra P Navarro, University of Arkansas; Jacquelynn Ann Horsey, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Bryce Williams, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

could offer insights into how confidencegains translate into career readiness and retention in biomedical engineering fields.In conclusion, the course demonstrates its potential as a tool for fostering confidence and skilldevelopment among historically marginalized student groups. However, addressing the systemicdisparities revealed in this study requires a holistic approach, including culturally responsiveteaching practices, mentorship opportunities, and targeted outreach to historically marginalizedcommunities. By implementing these strategies, biomedical engineering programs can betterprepare all students for success while promoting diversity and equity in the field.References:[1] B. Przestrzelski and J. D. DesJardins, "The DeFINE Program: A

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Elements of decision making in engineering economics education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gbetonmasse B Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Economy Division (EED)

more curious about economicsand connect economic principles with their lives and careers in an entertaining way. AlfredMarshall, a pioneer in economics, said, “Economics is a study of mankind in the ordinarybusiness of life." Back in 1917, John F Hayford wrote an article to explain the relation ofengineering to economics with some concrete and practical illustrative examples[6]. The goal ofthis problem-solving studio module is to use basic principles of economics (e.g., [7]) to analyzethe transaction beyond first impressions.The “Water and M&M” module relies instead on a set of core economic principles to cover someof the most important concepts. Learning these core concepts is important for students who maynot be able to learn or

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dat Huynh, University of Delaware; Joshua A Enszer, University of Delaware; Marianthi Ierapetritou, University of Delaware

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Engineering at Rutgers University. During the last year at Rutgers University, she led the efforts of the university advancing the careers in STEM for women at Rutgers as an Associate Vice President of the University. Dr. Ierapetritou’s research focuses on the following areas: 1) process operations; 2) design and synthesis of flexible production systems with emphasis on pharmaceutical manufacturing; 3) energy and sustainability process modeling and operations, including biomass conversion and plastics upcycling, and recycling; and 4) modeling of biopharmaceutical production. Her research is supported by several federal (FDA, NIH, NSF, ONR, NASA, DOE) and industrial (BMS, J&J, GSK, PSE, Bosch, Eli Lilly) grants. Among

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt University; Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Katrina L. Leaptrot, Vanderbilt University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

explore research careers for the firsttime in their educational journey. However, research programs and opportunities may be biasedagainst underrepresented students; this can occur due to implicit biases amongst interviewers, ordue to the format of the selection process and the implemented scoring criteria or lack thereof.For example, unstructured interviews have been shown to favor white applicants over applicantsof color, while structured interviews with predetermined questions are more equitable. Severalstudies have investigated these biases, typically within the context of medical and graduateschool applications. Drawing on the recommendations of these studies, as well as the authors’prior experiences interviewing applicants, we have

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

treatments.Professional identity status development research in STEM students and professionals is limitedthus far but may provide a new direction for engineering (technology) education-related identityresearch. Pastoor [13] studied STEM students’ (including engineering and engineeringtechnology majors) career behaviors and intentions. A pretest-posttest within-subjects designwas utilized to measure changes in intentions toward career behaviors. The results revealed asignificant increase in intentions toward learning about oneself, making choices, and committingto those choices. Kelly et al. [14] found that STEM professionals (including engineers andtechnologists) did not exhibit more established STEM identities than STEM undergraduates.Kelly et al. suggested

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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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Mona El Helbawy, University of Colorado Boulder; Pat Clark, University of Colorado Boulder

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

before and after using the immersive reality. The preliminary data suggeststhat students who engage with the simulation show improved understanding of key concepts andbetter performance on assessments. However, this is just the beginning, and more comprehensivestudies are underway to evaluate how well these gains translate into long-term retention andcareer readiness.We are also collecting qualitative data on student motivation. Early results indicate thatimmersive simulations like this one can significantly increase students’ interest in the subject,which could lead to higher enrollment in semiconductor programs. However, more research isneeded to confirm whether these motivational boosts translate into long-term career engagement.Next Steps