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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 3: Identity, Professionalization, and Belonging II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

strategies. These results suggest the viability ofengineering education courses to not only increase students’ knowledge of their public welfareresponsibilities (the typical approach of ethics and professionalism courses), but to better equipthem to uphold their responsibilities as public welfare watchdogs.IntroductionFormal engineering education is one of the only institutional spaces with the explicit goal oftraining neophytes to become responsible members of the profession [1]. Once they graduate,engineering students are unlikely to receive effective public welfare responsibly training in theirworkplaces or professional societies [2]. Yet, due to curricular challenges like ever-expandingtechnical content that crowds out other topics and cultural

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 1: Critical Reflections on Teaching and Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna Tonn, Boston College; Brit Shields, University of Pennsylvania; Ryan Hearty, The Johns Hopkins University; Adelheid Voskuhl, University of Pennsylvania

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

sociotechnical education in theclassroom. [5] For example, we examine approaches to engage technically-minded students toconsider sociotechnical skills as central to their engineering education. This holds for broadengineering ethics courses as well as ethics modules embedded within core technical courses.Courses that explore engineering culture by integrating ethics and history encourage students,many of whom are interested in using teamwork to solve problems, to think how they mightimprove upon past collaborations if equipped with hindsight. We also discuss classroomexperience with students who are technically-minded (or expertise-minded) but have their homein Colleges of Arts and Science and major in pre-med, pre-law, or pre-business fields such

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shamsnaz Virani Bhada, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah E. Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

support an engineering conceptdevelopment from cradle to grave. For SE students, that full life cycle planning and designhappens in their capstone course. The Systems Engineering Capstone class is usually taught asthe last course for any Master of Systems Engineering program. Within the class, students pursuea team project where they apply systems engineering methods to a specific problem. They thencreate the final deliverable with a systems engineering management plan. While students receivestrong technical training within this experience, ethical and justice-oriented skillsets andmindsets are lacking if not non-existent. For example, decolonization strategies – the ability tocritically examine systems and power differentials through systems

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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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Hannah Oluwatosin Abedoh, Morgan State University; Blessing Isoyiza ADEIKA, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Abiola Olayinka Ajala, Morgan State University; OLUWATOYOSI OYEWANDE, Morgan State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

that prioritize transparency, personalization, and ethical safeguards.This study contributes evidence-based insights to guide educators, developers, and policymakersin ensuring the ethical and effective adoption of AI in education.Keywords: Generative AI, ChatGPT, perception, TAM, adoption, education, ethicsIntroductionArtificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking technology across industries, and itspotential in education is equally promising. It has reshaped how processes are conducted, decisionsare made, and interactions are facilitated. AI has demonstrated immense educational potential torevolutionize traditional pedagogies, enhance administrative efficiency, and improve personalizedlearning experiences. The capacity of AI

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Wan D. Bae, Seattle University; Julie Homchick Crowe, Seattle University; Matthew John Rellihan, Seattle University

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, we share the design aims and lessons learned from delivering the workshop tofurther the discussions on generative AI among faculty through an interdisciplinary, collaborativelens – in doing so, we identify two primary themes among our participants' perspectives ongenerative AI that are relevant to our future work: 1) a need for generative AI curriculumintegration and skill development and 2) a need for more exploration of its ethical and socialimplications.Structure of the WorkshopOur workshop explored four interconnected themes, thoughtfully chosen to promote a holisticand interdisciplinary understanding of generative AI and its societal impact. Drawing from ourexpertise in communication, philosophy, computer science, and engineering

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabrina Olson, University of Michigan; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

Engineering Education, 2025 Student Paper Work in Progress: Creation of a Macroethics Case Study Integrated into an Aerospace Systems Design Course Sabrina Olson, Dr. Oliver Jia-Richards, Dr. Aaron W. JohnsonAbstractEthics and social responsibility education within aerospace engineering remains limited, witheducation on the subject often disconnected from technical course content and led by guestlecturers. While still valuable, this approach inadvertently signals to students that such topics arean addendum to their work as engineers, and reinforces the misconception of engineering as anapolitical field. Furthermore, existing ethical discussions place focus on

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Accessibility and Empathy in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Howcroft, University of Waterloo; Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo; Stephanie Mutch, University of Waterloo

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

University of Guelph, in addition to an MLIS from the University of Western Ontario. Her research interests include information seeking and evaluation, interdisciplinary applications of sociological theory, and critical librarianship. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 From essential to ridiculous: Exploring instructor perceptions of empathy-focused instructionAbstractEmpathy skills have been recognized within engineering as beneficial in the context of design,ethics, and professionalism. However, the inclusion and success of empathy-focused instruction isdependent on instructors. This study investigates engineering instructors’ perceptions of empathyand

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 1: Critical Reflections on Teaching and Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Brooks-Ramirez, University of California, Berkeley; Rebecca Dang, University of California, Berkeley; Bryan Adolfo Ventura Benitez, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa Yan, University of California, Berkeley

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Scaling Responsible Data Science Education: The Role of a Teaching Assistant in Bridging the Sociotechnical DivideAbstractStudents in undergraduate-level data science (DS) programs undergo highly technicalengineering education only to enter the workforce underprepared to participate in technologicaldevelopment inherently enmeshed with social contexts. Responsible data science curriculumseeks to bridge this skill gap by directly teaching ethical, accountable, and socially responsibleDS practices alongside technical learning objectives, often within the same course. However, inundergraduate programs with hundreds of students per course, much of a student’s learninghappens outside of any

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milana Hayley Grozic, University of Calgary / The University of British Columbia; Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary

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

practices, and the broader impacts of digitaltechnology use, is a pressing issue in our modern world. By incorporating digital wellnesseducation into the engineering curriculum, educators can equip students with the tools requiredto create more ethically minded and user-centric technologies. This study explores datacollection surrounding the implementation and integration of digital wellness content inundergraduate engineering education at the University of Calgary's Schulich School ofEngineering. Multiple methods were used to determine average daily digital technology use anddigital wellness perceptions in students and educators. The results suggest that students andeducators spend a significant amount of time using technological devices yet

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 9: Collaboration and Community

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Diego Reyes; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Jennifer Hadley Perkins, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Joshua Owusu Ansah, Arizona State University; Precious Njeck, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Esther Low, Arizona State University; Crislana Rafael, Arizona State University; Bilal Ahmad, Arizona State University; Jenna Materna, Arizona State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

of technical knowledge with social, ethical, and contextualconsiderations—is key to addressing these gaps and must be actively embedded intoengineering education (Reddy et al., 2023). Adopting sociotechnical approaches to engineering involves the intentionalconsideration of how the full realm of factors¾environmental, social, ethical,economical¾come to inform the needs of empathy-driven innovation. Of particularimportance in this approach is the need to proactively consider what the impact oftechnologies and innovations will be on people, society and the planet. To date, a hostof innovations have failed and/or proven to inconsistently perform as a function of usercharacteristics (i.e., hair texture in electroencephalography caps) due

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 10: Institutions and Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Gibson, National Academy of Engineering; David A. Butler, National Academy of Engineering; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Paper ID #46249Issues at the Intersection of Engineering and Human Rights: Insights from aSymposium of the National Academy of EngineeringMs. Casey Gibson, National Academy of Engineering Casey Gibson, M.S., was an Associate Program Officer at the National Academy of Engineering of the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine from 2023-2025. She primarily helped lead initiatives related to the Cultural, Ethical, Social, and Environmental Responsibility in Engineering program. Gibson holds an M.S. in Humanitarian Engineering and Science with a specialization in Environmental Engineering from the

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Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick J Sours, The Ohio State University; Monroe Weber-Shirk, Cornell University; William H Pennock, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Cherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University; Margaret Gottfried, The Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

short-term student experiences over long-term community outcomes, the RIDEEcosystem emphasizes ethical collaboration, shared knowledge, and sustainable infrastructuredevelopment. [2]At the heart of this model is a partnership network that includes universities such as CornellUniversity, The Ohio State University, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, as well asnonprofit organizations like AguaClara Reach (ACR) and Agua Para el Pueblo (APP). Thesecollaborations have contributed to the construction of 25 gravity-powered water treatment plantsacross Central America, providing safe drinking water to over 100,000 people. The plants,designed to operate without electricity, are sustained by local communities, ensuring long-termfunctionality and

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Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mike Sewell, Gresham Smith

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

%) categorized it as MediumPriority, and 4 respondents (9%) categorized it as Low Priority.DiscussionObservation of the results suggested the following focus areas for our discussion: - the three skillsets that stand out to us are critical thinking skills, ethics, and a comprehensive understanding of the problem to be solved; - Mathematics and algorithms and Programming and coding had a relatively large number of responses that categorized them as Low Priority; - the three highest rated mindsets (ethics; lifelong learning, and adaptability/open mindedness) offer interesting insights.Skillset: Critical ThinkingCritical thinking is a cornerstone skill for both engineering as well as the integration of AIeffectively into our

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Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Buyones-Gonzalez, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile ; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

its support for creativeproblem-solving. Furthermore, the study revealed an increased ethical awareness regardingthe responsible use of AI, emphasizing the importance of proper citation and institutionalethical guidelines. Future research should explore the long-term impact of AI tools on keyskills, learning outcomes, and critical thinking, supported by structured integrationframeworks, ethical training, and comparative studies with traditional methods across diverseeducational settings.Keywords: Applied statics, ChatGPT, engineering education, critical thinking, artificialintelligence, ethics, constructionIntroductionThe construction sector in Chile plays a central role in the economy and society, establishingitself as one of the fundamental

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Sidney Katherine Uy Tesy, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

can be used in education in a creative and ethical way.Sidney Katherine Uy Tesy, Texas A&M University Sidney Katherine Uy Tesy is a second-year student at Texas A&M University’s College of Arts and Sciences, where she is pursuing a degree in Philosophy and Sociology (BA) and a minor in Psychology. She is a recipient of an Undergraduate Glasscock Scholarship, which has allowed her to engage in qualitative research on digital ethics, mobile apps, and social stigma, working alongside one her faculty mentors. Her research interests focuses on the intersection of technology and social institutions that concern education and legal systems.Dr. Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University Dr. Kristi J. Shryock

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 8: Communication and Liberal Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadine Zeeni, Lebanese American University; Haidar Harmanani, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University; Rony S. Khnayzer, Lebanese American University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

are prioritized while social, ethical, and environmental dimensions aresidelined. This dualistic framing limits engineers' ability to engage in sociotechnical thinking[4], which is essential for addressing complex sustainability challenges.To effectively address the climate crisis, it is crucial for engineering education to go beyondthe traditional focus on technical skills. There is an urgent need to cultivate a deepunderstanding of the social, ethical, and environmental implications of engineering projects[5], integrating principles of environmental justice [6], [7] and sustainability into thecurriculum. This shift necessitates a re-evaluation of teaching methods, incorporatinginterdisciplinary learning, emphasizing real-world case studies

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ABET, PE, and CEBOK

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kevin R. Collins, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kyle Kershaw P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer Mueller PE, ENV SP, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

from Northwestern University and with her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental River Mechanics from Colorado State University. Her graduate work focused on exchange of surface water and groundwater, as well as nitrate uptake, in streams with varying degrees of rehabilitation. Dr. Mueller’s areas of interest include water quality, sustainable design, watershed hydrology, and river hydraulics. Current projects involve pedagogical studies for incorporating sustainability and ethical decision making in undergraduate engineering education, with an emphasis on touchpoints throughout the four-year curriculum.Dr. Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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undergraduate education. Dr. Yao is a senior member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and an active IEEE volunteer. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Study Historical Cases, Learn Today’s Tools, and Prepare for the FutureThe rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) since the emergence of ChatGPT has beenoverwhelming. The swift transformation that such powerful and disruptive tools brought to theindustry urges engineering educators to prepare their graduates not only with the skills to usethese new tools, but with an understanding of the ethical and moral implications involved intheir applications. Inspired by Marcus Aurelius’ quote "To predict the future

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

%), natural resources and environmental science (1.79%),biochemistry (0.89%), and more. In addition, majority students are juniors (32.1%) and seniors(65.2%). After covering the environmental risk topics, an environmental risk assignment aboutthe military burn pit exposure and TEAM Act (Toxic Exposure Associated Military) was giventowards the end of the semester. After analyzing the burn pit exposure issue from the perspectiveof environmental risk, professional and ethical responsibility, students were asked to writereflection essays to respond to the following questions: (1) How has this course connected youracademic preparation to the challenges of managing environmental risk in real-world scenarios?(2) How has this course influenced your personal

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Binita Acharya, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero P.E., Colorado State University; Mehmet Egemen Ozbek; Fawzi Khalife, Colorado State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

when engineers appreciate and strive forfairness [4]. Understanding the educational context and the importance of integrating equityissues is crucial to help engineers develop an equity ethic. However, the rigid and technology-focused nature of engineering education, rooted in meritocracy and a lack of political awareness,often prevents engineering students from exploring the social aspects of their field. To promotesocially just engineering practices, we must change how engineering students are taught andequipped to address issues of inequality in the workplace. Like in many other professions,engineering culture and values may be imparted to students through belief systems that arediscussed in more subtle ways rather than just fundamental

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Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Barker, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Society for Engineering Education, 2025The use of healthcare disparities as a tool to teach BME undergraduates about theimportance of social justice in biomedical design.AbstractGiven the significant impact biomedical engineers make in healthcare and society, it isimperative that engineering students learn to practice empathy, ethics, inclusivity, and socialjustice to their technical work in order to produce more accessible and socially just solutions totoday’s complex challenges. A structured curriculum was developed and implemented in aphysiology core course within a biomedical engineering undergraduate program that useshealthcare disparities as a tool to teach students how social justice can be integrated intoproblem-solving. This curriculum

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Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brandon Wilson, California State University, Los Angeles; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles

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Student Division (STDT)

ColorAbstractThis WIP paper intends to supplement our current understanding of political awareness andethical disengagement among engineering undergraduates. As an integral part of the productionof globally-sold technology and weaponry [1-6], engineers in the United States need to have anactive and informed interest for global public welfare as well as the political applications of theirwork [7]. Part of developing this informed interest is supposed to occur as they get theirbachelor’s degree, as ABET expects graduates to be able to “recognize ethical and professionalresponsibilities in engineering situations” (Criterion 3: Student Outcomes) and make decisionsthat give weight to the global and societal impact of their work [8]. In spite of this effort

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

primarily be in fields like AI development,machine learning engineering, and data science, along with roles focused on overseeing AIsystems and ensuring they align with ethical and regulatory standards [10]. Business leaders are already recognizing the importance of AI for the future of theiroperations. 98% of executives agree that AI is a crucial component of their businesses,underscoring the strategic importance of embracing AI in order to remain competitive [7]. As AIcontinues to evolve and become an integral part of everyday operations, it is expected that its’influence will be as transformative to the global economy as the internet and electricity were intheir times. In fact, many experts argue that AI’s widespread application could reshape

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Accessibility and Empathy in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahra Saghafi, University of Guelph; Julie Vale, University of Guelph; Russell Kirkscey, Pennsylvania State University; Jennifer Howcroft, University of Waterloo

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

values, indicating avoidance of directly teaching or assessing them. Facultywith 6–10 years of teaching experience were more likely to express discomfort with teachingvalues directly, while older and younger faculty appeared more comfortable addressing theseoutcomes.1. IntroductionEngineering education occupies a critical role in preparing students for both professional successand societal impact [1]. Engineers hold a position of significant power and privilege in society,influencing the allocation of resources, opportunities, risks, and harms across diverse socialgroups [2]. This responsibility necessitates an educational approach that extends beyondtechnical proficiency to include the development of ethical and values-based competencies [3].In

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Faculty Development: Round Table Discussions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E Zappe, The Pennsylvania State University; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, The Pennsylvania State University; Shawna Dory, Pennsylvania State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

. Such a report helps the Leonhard Center to assess project impacts and processes. Table 1 in thebelow “Project evaluation” section provides descriptive results from the evaluation. Some recent projecthighlights include: using emerging technologies like Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR) andArtificial Intelligence (AI) to promote classroom engagement; creating micro-credentials for robotics,engineering literacy, engineering writing, inclusive teaming, extra-curricular clubs recognition, and ethics;multiple department-level Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs; creating an Academic Job MarketSeminar for graduate students; and many more.Themes through the yearsAppendix A shows a timeline of the history of the Leonhard Center

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 8: Communication and Liberal Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Woodworth Wong, University of New Hampshire; Cynthia Helen Carlson PE, PhD, Merrimack College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

misunderstandings. TheInternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) required air traffic controllers and pilots to becertified in aeronautical communication by March 2011 – although tests for certification did notexist in 2004 when the ICAO published the requirements [5]. The industry scrambled to meet therequirements, and have still not been entirely successful according to one review, includinginadequate testing and policy implementation [5]. However, with these first steps, the ICAOpublicly recognized the importance of improving communication; measuring success will follow.The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Code of Ethics [6] includes responsibilities(4b) to “make clear to clients and employers any real, potential, or perceived conflicts

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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edwin R Addison, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

organizational value.Beyond foundational concepts, the course offers strategic insights into data sourcing, projectplanning, and resource estimation, essential for executing successful AI initiatives. Sometimesdelivered through a dynamic inverted classroom model, students engage with thought-provoking lectures online, then apply theory to practice in lively, interactive sessions. Activitiesinclude solving real-world machine learning challenges, architecting the adoption of largelanguage models (LLMs), and developing comprehensive AI management roadmaps.The curriculum underscores how AI is revolutionizing industries, reshaping economies, andredefining the workforce, while emphasizing the ethical imperatives necessary for responsibledeployment. This paper

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esther Roorda, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Sathish Gopalakrishnan, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

for professionalengineers 29,30 and other public facing outputs 21 , their view of how sustainability relates to theengineering profession, and the role of accreditation and in promoting and developing sustainableengineering practices, often citing UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) 21 . • IEA: The importance of sustainability in engineering is explained in the first paragraph of their ‘Graduate Attribute and Professional Competencies’ document. These competencies were reviewed and updated explicitly in response to the UN SDGs 27 “While bringing benefits, engineering activity has potential adverse consequences. Engineering therefore must be carried out responsibly and ethically, use available

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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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Hortense Gerardo, University of California, San Diego; Dana Polojärvi, Maine Maritime Academy; Jon Wade, University of California, San Diego

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

Poloj¨arvi, Maine Maritime AcademyDr. Jon Wade, University of California, San Diego Jon Wade, Ph.D., is a professor of practice at the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego where he is the director of Convergent Systems Engineering and the executive director of the Institute for Supply Chain Excellence and Innovation. Dr. Wade’s focus is on developing research and education to provide ethically sustainable solutions to critical, complex societal problems. Previously, Dr. Wade was the chief technology officer of the Systems Engineering Research Center and chair of Systems and Software Engineering at the Stevens Institute of Technology, executive vice president of Engineering at

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Yargo Teixeira Gomes de Melo, York College of Pennsylvania; Tamara Schwartz, York College of Pennsylvania; Dean Zeller, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

capabilities. Critics argue that AI, while impressivein specific applications, may not fundamentally transform society to the degree its proponentssuggest. These discussions are essential in grounding expectations and ensuring that thedeployment of AI aligns with ethical and sustainable practices [4].Recent developments, such as OpenAI’s innovations with GPT-4.5 (O1) and GPT-5 (O3), havereignited these debates. OpenAI’s blog posts on O1 and O3 reveal breakthroughs in efficiencyand multimodal learning, further advancing the capabilities of AI systems. These modelsdemonstrate enhanced performance in generating human-like text, image recognition, andproblem-solving. Their release has intensified discussions around the responsible integration ofAI into