Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Celeste Pilegard, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Marko Lubarda, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

with practical knowledge to tackle intricate engineering challenges. She excels in crafting innovative assessments and explores their impact on enhancing students’ learning outcomes and fostering an inclusive educational environment.Prof. Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego Curt Schurgers is a Teaching Professor in the UCSD Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. His research and teaching are focused on course redesign, active learning, and project-based learning. He also co-directs a hands-on undergraduate research program called Engineers for Exploration, in which students apply their engineering knowledge to problems in exploration and conservation.Dr. Alex M. Phan, University of California

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bing Wang, University of Connecticut; Suining He, University of Connecticut; Chuanrong Zhang, University of Connecticut; Abdul-Wassay Queeshi, University of Connecticut; Weidong Li, University of Connecticut; Sanguthevar Rajasekaran, University of Connecticut; Wei Wei, University of Connecticut; Elizabeth Howard, University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2006. His research interests are computer networking, statistical analysis, performance evaluation, and machine learning.Dr. Elizabeth Howard, University of Connecticut Liz Howard is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on dual language education, and she has served as the PI or Co-Investigator of several large-scale projects exploring language and literacy outcomes, the development of sociocultural competence, effective program features, and teacher preparation in this context. She has also served as a senior advisor or external evaluator on a number of federally funded grants

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anh D. Chau P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Cade M. Cratsley, Florida Gulf Coast University; Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

applications. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Florida and has also earned certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and LEED AP BD+C.Mr. Cade M. Cratsley, Florida Gulf Coast University Mr. Cade M. Cratsley is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is a member of the ElectriAI+ Lab, led by Dr. Chau, where he actively contributes to research on the application of artificial intelligence in the construction industry. Beyond his academic endeavors, Cade demonstrates his leadership and organizational skills as a food service manager at Five Guys, showcasing a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in both his

Conference Session

ENT-4: Experiential Approaches to Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie G Wettstein, Montana State University - Bozeman

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Through an Alumni Seminar Series and Alumni-Led Jigsaw ActivitiesAbstractThe development of an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) is critical for engineering students as theyprepare to navigate complex, real-world challenges. This project aimed to enhance students' EMby connecting them with early-career professionals through a seminar series and in-class jigsawactivities. In the spring semester of 2024, four alumni, representing diverse career paths inconsulting, water treatment, enzyme manufacturing, and data science, participated in a monthlyseminar series open to all engineering students. Following each seminar, the alumni collaboratedwith the course instructor to design and present a jigsaw activity related to their

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Connie Stovall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jiren Wang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jackson K. Hoch, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Emily Sue Mazure, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Rachel Ann Miles, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

Office ontransdisciplinary research areas to help teams become national leaders with targeted support.University Library support for these Destination Areas was completed during September andOctober of the past two years.The University Libraries at Virginia Tech have been involved in a variety of projects for theProvost and Office of Research in the past. Librarians, particularly from what is now thedepartment of Research Impact and Intelligence (RII), have collaborated on many visibleprojects, demonstrating their expertise over the past decade and more. The director has a long-standing relationship with the tech transfer and corporate partnerships office and RII hasprovided valuable intelligence for many projects, including grants. As a result

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Joseph Eaton, University of Southern Maine; Summer Sui Chun Sai Carey, University of Southern Maine; Samantha Lebsack, University of Southern Maine; Camdyn Gunnar Johnson, University of Southern Maine; Christian Taylor, Omission Inc.; Logan Marcus Butler, University of Southern Maine; Anna Bella Elise Dougherty, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

electronics and programming. These results were consistentacross both male and female respondents as well as education level. Table I: Participant pre-participation survey questions and responses (n = 11) Q# Question Result* (Ave.) 1 How likely are you to pursue a career in STEM? 3.91 2 How likely are you to pursue a career in the ocean industry? 2.45 3 How well prepared do you feel to participate in an ocean engineering project? 2.64 4 How

Conference Session

Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahareh Goodarzi, Concordia University; Navid Sharifi, Concordia University; Sara Jameel, Concordia University; Anjali Agarwal, Concordia University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

, equipping themwith techniques to drive innovation and make a difference in society. We provide detailed examples of activitiesdesigned to spark interest in various engineering disciplines and discuss the outcomes observed over multiple campsessions. These sessions include hands-on challenging interactive in-lab activities in nine different areas ofengineering, presentation sessions from the final year engineering and computer science students working on theircapstone projects, interactive sessions with female role models in the industry, and panel discussions with women-in-engineering students. Introducing girls to different engineering disciplines and how engineering can be used to addressdaily life problems engages their different mindsets in the

Conference Session

An ECSJ Art Show - Equity and Justice through Art (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 6)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida; Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

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

this lens. Recognizing that researchers played a pivotal role in enacting the mission ofECSJ to confront issues of race, power, privilege, and capitalist norms inherent to the practicestraditionally used in engineering contexts. The goal of this paper, then, is to illuminate howengagement in a participatory action research (PAR) project that leveraged photovoice affectedthese emerging engineering education researchers.Photovoice empowers individuals by capturing their experiences through photography and focusgroup discussions that are aimed at “Voicing Our Individual and Collective Experiences”(VOICE) [2]. Photovoice was developed in 1992 by Caroline C. Wang and Mary Ann Burris tobring the daily life experiences of village women in Yunnan

Conference Session

Self-Efficacy & Mindset

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Chris Carroll P.E., Trine University; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; David Weston Johnstone P.E., Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Research Center on concrete bridges. He is currently a professor of civil engineering and the Jackson-Hope Chair in Engineering at VMI. He teaches engineering mechanics, structural engineering, and introduction to engineering courses and enjoys working with his students on bridge related research projects and the ASCE student chapter. His research interests include engineering licensure policies, civil engineering curriculum development, and the use of innovative materials on concrete bridges.Dr. Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Riley has been teaching mechanics concepts for over 10 years and has been honored with both the ASCE ExCEEd New Faculty Excellence in Civil Engineering Education Award (2012

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Pavlasek, Polytechnique Montreal; Broderick Charles Riopelle, University of Michigan; Abhishek Narula, University of Michigan; Shaw Sun, University of Michigan; Peter Gaskell, University of Michigan Robotics Department

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

are used in project-basedundergraduate robotics courses at the University of Michigan: a first-year programming courseand a graduate robotics laboratory. We also describe a block-based visual programming interfacebased on the same framework and its use in a grade school context. Finally, we present lessonslearned in teaching undergraduate courses with real robots at different levels, and highlight futureopportunities for development in this area.1 IntroductionRobotics is growing rapidly in undergraduate education, with more institutions incorporatingrobotics in existing curricula, adding robotics concentrations, or introducing roboticsmajors [1, 2]. This rise in popularity creates a renewed demand for technology in the classroom togive

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #45588BOARD # 69: Improving Student Retention Using Research MentorsDr. Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells is an assistant professor in the Computer Systems Technology department at North Carolina A&T State University’s College of Science and Technology.Pal Dave, North Carolina A&T State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Student Retention Using Research MentorsAbstractThe Advancing Retention via Research Opportunities for Workforce Development in STEM(ARROWS) Project aims to boost minority

Conference Session

Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mayur Sanap, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Arman Badalamenti, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Devadharshini Ayyappan, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sanjana Banerjee, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Diana Milena Urieta, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Caren Cooper, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Michael Daniele, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; James Reynolds, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jay F Levine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Alper Bozkurt, North Carolina State University; Edgar Lobaton, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Abstract Freshwater mussels are essential parts of our ecosystems to reduce water pollution. As natural bio-filters, they deactivate pollutants such as heavy metals, providing a sustainable method for water decontamination. This project will enable the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor mussel behavior, particularly their gaping activity, to use them as bio-indicators for early detection of water contamination. In this paper, we employ advanced 3D reconstruction techniques to create detailed models of mussels to improve the accuracy of AI-based analysis. Specifically, we use a state-of-the-art 3D reconstruction tool, Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF), to create 3D models of mussel valve configurations and behavioral

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monika Tomar, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Mario Ventresca, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

Paper ID #48823Game Theoretic Course Policy Design for Fair Grading in Team-Based CollaborativeAssignmentsMs. Monika Tomar, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Monika Tomar is a PhD student in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. She has a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Main active research interests lie in the field of Game Theory, Persuasion, Compliance in social networks. She has been a mentor for undergraduate engineering students working in multi-disciplinary teams and projects as part of VIP program and have been responsible in

Conference Session

Culture, Agency, and Responsibility through Curriculum (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 5)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey McLendon, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

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

student-led case study activities were integrated into three different sections of ENGR 100(Introduction to Engineering) between January 2024 and April 2025. ENGR 100 is awriting-intensive, design-build-test course required of first-year engineering students at ouruniversity. Roughly 26 different sections offer different projects and disciplinary focuses in falland winter semesters. All sections are co-taught by a technical communication lead instructorand a technical lead instructor from one of the other engineering departments. The courseenrollment typically varies from about 40 - 80 students, who meet every week for two lectures,one lab session, and one discussion session.McLendon taught two of the three sections discussed in this paper

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Heidaripour, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

engineering education. Its early adoption coincidedwith increasing concerns about the limitations of traditional engineering curricula, which havebeen criticized for being overly conservative, outdated, and narrowly focused on present-dayproblems and constraints [5, 6, 7]. In response, design thinking introduced more innovativepedagogical methods that promote creativity, iterative development, and human-centeredproblem solving.Over the past two decades, design thinking has been widely integrated into first-year engineeringdesign courses, product design curricula, and senior capstone projects [8]. A 2023 systematicreview by Deng and Liu [8] highlights how the integration of design thinking in higher educationfosters interdisciplinary collaboration

Conference Session

ENT-3: Transforming Engineering Curriculum through Entrepreneurial Approaches

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Peña, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Anoop Singh Grewal, Arizona State University; Michael Machas

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

shortintroductory design project.EML principles were integrated into each class session through learning objectives, content,readings, and activities. Students were provided videos and resources regarding EM and valuecreation. In one assignment, students identified issues from their daily lives that could beaddressed through engineering solutions and shared them on a discussion board. Their peersresearched and proposed potential solutions, which the original student evaluated based on theirown value criteria. This activity highlighted the importance of customer-focused, value-drivenengineering design.A major component of the course was a team project where students applied EML concepts todesign a swarm of robots using Arduino technology. Students worked in

Conference Session

GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh; Götz Veser, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

toensure students master the course material. Faculty members, supported by the Engineering EducationResearch Center (EERC), help students progress toward independence and mastery through learner-assisted activities and individual projects. This approach benefits minoritized students by adopting anasset-based framework [9] that identifies and builds on their strengths rather than focusing on deficits.Assessment and reflection are integral to the PLM. Student learning is tracked through portfolios, projects,and competency exams, while faculty and students continuously provide feedback to improveinstructional strategies and learning outcomes. Reflection further helps students refine their goals andadapt their approach, fostering a mindset of continuous

Conference Session

Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven; Shivanjali Khare, University of New Haven; Angelina Casiano, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

filled a strictly advisory role in whichthey looked to help resolve issues that were out of the students ability to solve on their own.To further incentivize students to work on this project, two major promises were made to them.The first one was to promise them exclusive face time with the industry sponsors. This took theform of a breakfast on the first day of the event. The second was to award them ProfessionalEnrichment Program (PEP) credits for their work that counts towards the undergraduate degree.These credits were contingent on them participating on two trainings for the event, one on conflictde-escalation and the other on networking.3.2 University SupportWhile the faculty worked to clear up as many issues as possible, there were

Conference Session

Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth C. Sullivan, Texas A&M University; Maria Polyzoi; Sheila Rivera; Rachel Elizabeth Rice, Texas A&M University; Nicholas Aleczander Barrio, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

collaboration. Programs like the 'Design andAnalysis of Experiments for Engineering Innovation' integrate empathy with design thinking tofoster innovation and user-centered design, particularly in creating solutions for individuals withdisabilities [13]. Empathy can also help students connect with the human experience and developsolutions that are both technically and emotionally resonant [14]. In professional practice, empathy serves multiple functions. It is vital in understandinguser needs and creating designs that are accessible and inclusive. Empathic design approacheshelp engineers develop solutions that consider the emotional and practical needs of users, leadingto more effective and user-friendly products [6]. In project management

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Jinhui Wang, University of South Alabama; Melike Dizbay-Onat, University of South Alabama

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

member for Journal of Testing and Evaluation and International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. He serves panel member for several NCHRP and ACRP projects. He is also a registered professional engineer in Alabama and LEED AP.Prof. Jinhui Wang, University of South Alabama Dr. Jinhui Wang currently is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of South Alabama (USA). He is co-director of the Intelligent Multi-Level Power-Aware Circuits and sysTems (IMPACT) Lab. His research interests include VLSI, 3D-IC, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology, Neuromorphic Computing Device and Hardware, Emerging Memory Design, Cooling Technique for Electronic Devices, Wireless

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison K Polasik, Campbell University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

courses.However, these skills are cognitively difficult, frustrating, and are sometimes not clearly linked tostudents’ perceptions of engineering[1], [2]. Self-efficacy and expectancy-value theories havebeen linked student persistence, achievement, and future plans[3]. Among engineering students,computing skills are a strong influencer of confidence and self-efficacy [4]. Prior research withstudents learning to program in required first-year university courses demonstrated that baselinemotivation for learning – specifically, their self-efficacy and utility value – varied significantly.One recent study demonstrates that students in computationally-focused majors have higher self-efficacy [5]. A multi-year explanatory mixed-methods project set out to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

, the SSP hopes to reduce the number of studentswho fall into this category. However, some expected attrition was built into the project. Theprojected attrition is 20% from first year to sophomore year, 12.5% from sophomore year tojunior year, and 0% from junior year to senior year. This results in a projected 70% retention forthe program.The Red Group experienced a 12.5% attrition from year 1 to year 2 and a 19% attrition from year2 to year 3. This results in an overall 80% retention rate to date for the Red Group. Of the sevenstudents not retained in the program, four students left the university. Two students left the SSPto pursue a degree in a discipline not supported by the program. One student left the SSP due topoor academic performance

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Carissa B. Schutzman Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; Teresa Michelle Encalada, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #45899BOARD # 422: Post-graduation outcomes of and supervisor satisfaction withgraduates of a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT)Dr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky Dr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez is PI and project coordinator of a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) program designed to enhance graduate education by fully integrating research and professional skill development within a diverse, inclusive and supportive academy. Originally from Mexico, Dr. Santillan-Jimenez joined the University of Kentucky (UK) first as an undergraduate research intern and then as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Tyrine Jamella Pangan, Tufts University; Debra Bernstein; William Church; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

on how to support better-integrated learning (English, 2016; Kelley & Knowles, 2016). The Biomimicry as an AuthenticAnchor project, funded by the DRK12 program of the NSF Division of Research on Learning,takes up this call by designing and researching a professional development model that supportsmiddle school science and engineering teachers to adapt, plan, and enact design-based integratedSTEM units focused on biomimicry. Biomimicry, the application of a structure-functionrelationship from an organism or ecosystem in the design of a human-created system, representsa professionally authentic approach to integrated STEM learning. Using biology as the basis forengineering design and problem-solving mirrors the practice of professional

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Sarah A Reynolds, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Lynn Vonderhaar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Alexandra Davidoff, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

continuous improvement [3]. This paper discusses the result of four teamsperformance, indicating how Scrum influences faculty members' and students' professionalgrowth and empowerment, potentially leading to a more dynamic and collaborative academicenvironment.II. BackgroundIn alignment with the goals of this paper, this section defines the Scrum process used inacademia. The key benefit of Scrum to this work is the reduction of hierarchy within teams;therefore, the issues associated with hierarchy are also defined.ScrumScrum is a project management framework that is popular in Software Engineering disciplinesand has expanded to other Engineering disciplines as a technique [3]. Scrum has been shown toimprove team productivity and customer

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amarnath Banerjee, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Glen Miller

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Texas A&M UniversityAbstractThis paper presents the progress made in engaging high school teachers during Year 3 of a five-year NSF ER2 (Ethical and Responsible Research)-funded project focused on ethical researchpractices in science and engineering at a large public university in the southwestern United States.The project's broader objectives include assessing students' ethical research competency and self-efficacy, integrating ethics-focused learning materials into undergraduate engineering curricula,and providing enrichment experiences for high school teachers. This paper focuses on theEnrichment Experience in Engineering (E3) program, where six K-12 school teachers participatedin a three-week summer initiative to integrate ethics into

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betsy Chesnutt, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

-service and in-service K-12 teachers.In this study, a new course was created in which pre-service teachers and engineeringundergraduate students collaborated to develop engineering-focused activities for use in K-12classrooms and support local K-12 schools and communities by facilitating after-schoolengineering clubs and family STEM nights. This course intentionally created a hybridcommunity of practice, and this project explored the ways in which participation in this hybridcommunity of practice impacted pre-service teachers’ perceptions of engineering andengineering teaching self-efficacy. To assess this impact, a survey designed to measureengineering teaching self-efficacy was completed by pre-service teachers at the beginning andend of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanny Silvestri, Maricopa Community Colleges; Nichole Neal; Elisabeth Johnson

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

-embedded student supports toward persistence and matriculation in STEM degree programs; in many cases at Hispanic Serving Institutions. Prior to 2020, Liz worked as a full-time faculty member at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX and City University of New York on Staten Island. Her research includes qualitative case studies that engage youth in P-16 settings. Her initial foray into evaluation includes three years (2004-2007) at the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching at Columbia Teachers College on the Bill & Melinda Gates funded Institute for Student Achievement project. As part of that project, she conducted appreciative evaluation of small school reform implementation at various

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Eden, Old Dominion University; Jeffrey W. Fergus P.E., Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Day •Team Project •Supplemental Instruction for • University Orientations •Career Readiness, Academic Math • Application Goal Setting, Engineering •Centralized Study Center • Selection Student Panel •Industry Tours •Engineering Industry Tour •Project PresentationsFigure 1. MAP2E Program Design outlining all support initiatives for student success.The MAP2E program is supported by a financial gift from a local engineering company, whichsupports stipends, tutors, mentors, travel to industry visits, room and

Conference Session

ERM WIP III: Post-Undergraduate Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hwangbo Bae, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

improvement in mentoring practices. Mentoring relationships can play animportant role in the development of engineering students’ professional identities. While there isa plethora of studies on mentor-mentee relationships in engineering disciplines, theserelationships have not been extensively examined in the context of a National ScienceFoundation (NSF) ERC. In 1985, the NSF launched the ERC program to foster research,education, and technology and make a positive societal impact in the US; since that time it hassuccessfully sponsored a growing number of ERCs. Students in these ERCs are majorcontributors to the power engine that drives the momentum of ERCs’ directions. Yet, becauseERCs are multi-institutional, interdisciplinary, and project-based