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STEM Education and Intercultural Competence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrey Nikolaev, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

in the organization of numerous math competitions. With his colleagues, he organizes mathematics outreach at Stevens and conducts the related education research.Dr. Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology Emily Atieh is the Associate Director for Educational Research in the Stevens Teaching and Learning Center. In this role, she provides support for faculty at all stages of their educational research projects, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination. Previously, she earned her PhD in chemistry and completed a postdoc in STEM education research.Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology Jan Cannizzo, PhD is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Anthony Moore Jr, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Jeannine E. Turner, Florida State University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

experimentalfacilities, which prevent many institutions from offering hands-on learning opportunities.2 Thislack of exposure to aerospace-related education and research reduces the pipeline of studentsentering the field and limits the development of the future aerospace workforce.3,4,5,6The Broadening Participation in Aerospace Engineering (BP-AE) program incorporates bestpractices from three broadening participation models discussed by Walter Lee.7 These modelsoffer a holistic approach to engage URMs in STEM fields. Pipeline Model: Enhancesparticipants’ knowledge, skills, and professional socialization by addressing leaks in theeducational system. Key elements include active recruitment, mentoring, peer-to-peerinteractions, and project-based learning.8

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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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Johannes Kubasch, University of Wuppertal; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Doha Meslem, Bergische Universität Wuppertal

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #48417BOARD # 99: Work in Progress: AI in online laboratory teaching - A SystematicLiterature ReviewMr. Johannes Kubasch, University of Wuppertal Johannes Kubasch is a mechanical engineer and research associate at the Chair of Technical and Engineering Education at the University of Wuppertal. As a engineer in automotive engineering, he initially worked in the automotive supply industry in the development of airbag systems before moving to the University of Wuppertal to work in the field of engineering education. In the past, he worked on the AdeLeBk.nrw project to digitize the university training of prospective

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey D Radloff, SUNY, Cortland

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

integrate authentic engineering activities that connect with real-worldissues like sustainability. Storytelling about sustainable engineering offers a practical method ofintroducing PSTs to authentic engineering projects, practices, and careers. This work-in-progress, funded by ASEE’s Engineering for One Planet (EOP) initiative, illustrates the impactof engaging PSTs in reading and reflecting upon a set of “Sustainable Engineering Stories”during science teaching methods courses at two institutions.During the summer of 2024, the researchers interviewed engineers from various disciplinesabout projects oriented toward sustainability. From those interviews, we created a set of eightSustainable Engineering Stories for PSTs enrolled in their elementary

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Tech Session 6: Transformative Practices in Evolving Learning Environments

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erick C. Jones Jr., The University of Texas at Arlington; Kendra Lee Wallis, The University of Texas at Arlington; Mengqi Monica Zhan; Na-Li Kim, The University of Texas at Arlington; Ann M.L. Cavallo, The University of Texas at Arlington; Andrew Clark, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

faculty meet in a small group led by a faculty facilitator. The faculty meetevery two weeks and share knowledge of how they are implementing sustainability concepts intothe classroom. They also learn from guest speakers, and at the end of the two semesters theydevelop a poster presentation that illustrates how they are implementing sustainability in theircourse(s). The pilot year of the program (the 2024-25 school year) had over 30 participants whotaught over 100 classes that reached an estimated 2000 unique students. Our findings indicatethat the bootcamp’s shorter duration and project-based approach attracted more facultyparticipation. In contrast, the SPLC facilitated deeper engagement but had lower enrollment. Inthis paper, we share our

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul; Irene B. Mena, University of Pittsburgh

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

the resources and opportunitiesneeded to thrive. A recent NSF report [1] highlights significant strides in diversity within STEM fields.For instance, from 2011 to 2020, bachelor’s degrees in engineering earned by underrepresented minoritygroups rose by 28.5%, while the proportion of women earning engineering degrees grew by 26.2% [1].Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic or Latino students obtaining engineering degrees rose by morethan 50% over the same period. These promising trends emphasize the need to create more supportiveand inclusive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all students.In engineering programs, students frequently collaborate in teams throughout their undergraduatestudies, addressing various projects

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ENT-9: Multidisciplinary Activities in Engineering Innovation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Ade Mabogunje, Stanford University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

inform newapplications and frameworks for how entrepreneurship and innovation are taught in engineeringwith a focus on venture design and capital formation.A fundamental component of entrepreneurship education is experiential learning [2] which hasalso been a foundational pedagogy in engineering education [3]. Following Kolb’s learning cycle[4], understanding how entrepreneurs learn is often directly related to an educator’s teachingphilosophy.Entrepreneurship education can be operationalized and described in four modes [2, 5, 6]: ● Teaching ‘about’ entrepreneurship takes the traditional format of lectures and seminars. ● Teaching ‘for’ entrepreneurship focuses on skill development and acquisition in practicums and projects. ● Teaching

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ERM WIP III: Post-Undergraduate Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johan Tabora, Northwestern University; David P O'Neill, Northwestern University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

the QE so she “didn’t really do a lot of quals prep. During thattime, I was very much focused on enjoying the conference and making the most of it.”On the other hand, not having a defined project for the QE presentation was linked with negativeemotions. Leslie explained that “I did have a project given to me when I came in but it was notsomething that I could present for quals.” She was working on another clinical trial but“unfortunately, the data...was not super interesting...there was a lot of floundering happening...and figuring out...where do we go from here. So that part was really hard and super stressful.”Avenger explained that ambiguity about “how much preliminary data is needed” was “confusingfor lots of people.” “As a second year

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Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Majid Nabavi, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jena Shafai Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

and Multiple Regression, and fundamentals of Project Management.Findings will help determine whether instruction mode is a factor that impacts effectiveness ofstudent learning for various content and topics. We will use parametric and nonparametric testsof mean and validate their assumptions using tests for normality and homogeneity of variance asour tools for analysis to capture findings.Literature ReviewA survey of college instructors and administrators involved in online teaching showed thepopularity of online learning, rise of blended learning, and growing share of the women amongonline instructors [4]. Respondents expected growth of online and blended learning. Studentsuccess factors in online learning were associated with training to

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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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Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Stacey Sexton

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

Paper ID #45891”No one has asked me before”: Reflections on understanding compassionfatigue among computer science researchers, teachers and advocatesRebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group Rebecca Zarch is an evaluator and a director of SageFox Consulting Group. She has spent 20 years evaluating and researching STEM education projects from K-12 through graduate programs.Stacey Sexton Hi, I’m Stacey Sexton. I am a queer, nonbinary, Socialist organizer, educator, facilitator and coach supporting individuals and teams working through conflict, deepening their understanding of and action toward social justice, and finding

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A Chapman, University of San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Education, 2025 AI-UPP IRES Year 1: Program Development and Initial Lessons LearnedThis International Research Experience for Students (IRES) NSF project (IRES: ArtificialIntelligence and Data Science for the Understanding, Prediction and Prevention of Disease (AI-UPP)) focuses on creating an immersive international summer research experience in Stockholmfor students enrolled in a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI). Each year, eightundergraduate students enrolled in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, computer science,bioinformatics and/or computational/mathematical biology programs are sent to Stockholm for10 weeks to work with one of seven host labs at the Karolinska Institute (KI). The students workon projects which have specifically

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University; Evelyn Roach, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

students in the world ofdigital media. Students learned about 2D and 3D computer graphics, using tools like Photoshopand Illustrator for 2D design and advanced software for 3D modeling. The week culminated in acapstone project where students applied their newfound skills. A Pre- and post-survey wasadministered during the Engineering Week and data analysis reveals that the summer institutenot only equips students with valuable skills but also inspires them to pursue college and careerpaths in STEM fields.IntroductionSTEM summer camps have become increasingly popular as they provide engaging, hands-onexperiences that foster interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics amongyoung learners [1], [2], [3]. These camps typically offer a

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Talley, Texas State University; Logan Mallow, Texas State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

be made with the machines, and students' feedback on the making experience.1.2 IntroductionPlastics are one of the most highly talked about materials in the conversation of recycling andwaste management. However, plastic can be one of the most difficult post-consumer wastes torecycle. This research focuses on how vacuum forming can aid in allowing simple fabricationwith recycled materials.1.3 Early Exposure to Engineering in EducationIntroduction to the world of STEM and engineering at an early age can play a key role indeveloping a passion for math and sciences in the hearts of younger students. Early exposure tothe world of engineering through middle school and high school workshops, projects, andprograms can help to make the amazing

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingchen Wei, Vanderbilt University; Jialing Wu, The Ohio State University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

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Jialing Wu is a first-year PhD student in Engineering Education at the Ohio State University. She earned her M.Ed. in International Education Policy and Management at Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, and also holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from China. Her research interests encompass computational social science, international engineering education, pre-college engineering in Engineering Education Research (EER).Dr. Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University Dr. Stacy Klein-Gardner serves as an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. She is the co-PI and co-Director of the NSF-funded Engineering For Us All (e4usa) project and now the Executive Director of

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Spangler Chisholm, University of Delaware

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, contributes to declining enrollment in EE programs compared toother STEM fields [2, 3]. To enhance diversity and interest in electrical engineering (EE), various initiativeshave focused on hands-on workshops, integrating creativity into STEM education, andaltruistic projects, such as designing solar-rechargeable reading lights, which have beenparticularly effective in engaging girls [4, 5]. Other efforts include organizing tours,funding science fairs and camps, and supporting robotics teams [6]. Despite theseinitiatives, gender disparities persist, with boys often receiving greater encouragement topursue EE careers through support from home, school, and technology-related hobbies[7]. To overcome these challenges and create more equitable

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Tufts University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College

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professor of chemical engineering at Bucknell University and co-director of the National Effective Teaching Institute. His research examines a range of engineering education topics, including how to assess and repair student miscoProf. Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College Dom Dal Bello is Professor of Engineering at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California community college between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. At AHC, he is Department Chair of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty Advisor of MESA (the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program), has served as Principal/Co-Principal Investigator of several National Science Foundation projects (S-STEM, LSAMP, IUSE). In ASEE, he is chair of the

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shana Shaw, Texas A&M University; L. Taylor Starr, Texas A&M University; laila badran, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

minimizes on-the-job-training and allows the workplace to maximize the productivity of newhires that have the necessary skills to integrate seamlessly and almost immediately into theirworkplace. The academia-to-industry skills gap in engineering has existed for many years,specifically in the areas of communication, collaboration, professionalism, project management,etc., which are collectively called professional skills [1], [2]. Professional skills in engineeringcan be defined as the skills needed to succeed in the engineering industry such as employabilityskills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, organization skills, emotional intelligence skills, etc.The term “soft skills” was first referenced for engineering education in 1918 by Charles

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.E

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella Marie Haire, University of Florida College of Education; Pavlo Antonenko; Christine Wusylko, University of Florida; STEPHANIE KILLINGSWORTH, University of Florida; Brian Abramowitz, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

of middle and high-school-aged Black scholarspartook in a summer program for two weeks to learn about AI in science. Throughout theprogram, they explored how paleontologists utilize computer vision to classify images forscientific purposes. The children also identified potential issues with AI, such as biases in thedatasets used to train ML models. Not only did the scholars learn about AI, but they also hadhands-on experiences building models using Google Teachable Machine, a teacher andstudent-friendly tool for classifying data. For their project presentations, participants createdposters that identified community-relevant issues to address via computer vision, theclassification to perform, the data they used, and classification

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Radhakrishnan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David C Brown, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

project were to assess and enhance the usability of PMKS+. Thisinvolved identifying and addressing the challenges and user needs associated with the application.A redesigned interface, informed by user research and feedback, was implemented, alongside theaddition of new features to improve the overall user experience. The effectiveness of these changeswas analyzed to determine their impact. Such changes will not only improve the usability ofPMKS+ software at WPI but also at other universities with Mechanical Engineering degrees whereplanar linkages are an important topic in the curriculum.The paper is organized as follows: Section 2 delves into the background of the application,including its development history and earlier improvements. Section 3

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Faculty Development: Collaborations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randi Sims, Clemson University; Kelsey Watts, University of Virginia; Abigail T Stephan, Clemson University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Alexandra Sharpe, American Society for Engineering Education; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #48220MSI Faculty on the Rise: Strengthening Federal Grant Proposals throughCross-Institution Collaborations and NetworkingMs. Randi Sims, Clemson University Randi is a current Ph.D. student in the department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests center around undergraduate research experiences using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data.Kelsey Watts, University of Virginia Kelsey Watts is a postdoc at the

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Scaling Impactful Pre-College STEM + C Programs: Lessons from Transportation, Technology, and Engineering Camps

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State Univ.; Christopher Daniel Winfrey, Middle Tennessee State University; hongbo zhang

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

component.Then, they spent another 7 days to complete the second component. Finally, they focused on thethird component in the last a few days. In what follows, we will describe each component in details.4.1 Arduino and robotics We used an off-the-shelf robotic kit: “OSOYOO V2.1 Smart IOT Robot Car Kit for Arduino” available at Amazon. It costs about $65 per kit and has a product page which contains 16 basic lessons (Fig. 1) and 8 sample projects (Fig. 2). The basic lessons are self-explanatory and have detailed instructions of circuit building and coding. Only a few participants had limited prior experience with Arduino and computer programming, but the kits are very suitable for beginners who do not have prior experience with Arduino

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Engineering Education Methods and Reflections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiuxing Chen, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Student Division (STDT)

thoroughreviews of the literature; in which two are most recognized: systematic and scoping literaturereviews. These two methods are particularly useful forms of reviewing what is already writtenand known about the topic, identifying research gaps, and in some cases, and analyzing existingliterature. Scoping Reviews and Systematic Literature Reviews are similar and different in theirown ways. For example, a scoping review may be utilized for understanding the “breadth” of aresearch topic, but a systematic literature review may be utilized for understanding the “depth”and appraise the literature of a topic [1]. Both of these literature reviews are helpful for noviceresearchers when they are beginning a project or want to explore the potential of a

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nidaa Makki, The University of Akron; Katrina B Halasa Halasa; Donald P. Visco Jr., The University of Akron; Edward A. Evans, The University of Akron; Kristin L. K. Koskey, Binghamton University State University of New York

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

lab. Students returned from the lab and had lunch provided bythe program. The students spent the next couple of hours either working on project deliverables(poster, paper, etc.) or meeting with presenters (researchers, student groups, etc.). Each dayconcluded with an SEL activity. Students were dismissed from the program at 3:15 pm each dayand returned to a school near their home by school bus.Project PresentationsThe program culminated in a presentation of learning through a poster session that resembled amini science fair competition. Students worked on research papers and prepared posters thatthey presented to expert judges (university faculty, graduate students, science teachers), andtheir families. The purpose of the event was to provide

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ECE-Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guoping Wang, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

secured multiple grants for innovative projects. A senior member of IEEE, he actively contributes to the field through publications and conference presentations. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Direct Assessment of Student Achievement through D2LAbstractThis paper delves into the implementation of D2L/Brightspace learning outcome toolsspecifically designed for the direct assessment of course outcomes, with a keen focus on ABETStudent Outcomes (SOs) based on our experience preparing for the ABET accreditation visit.ABET accreditation is a mark of excellence in applied science, computing, engineering, andtechnology programs. This accreditation guarantees that graduates are equipped with

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Woongbin Park, Purdue University; Yunjin Lim, Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation; Jung Han, Purdue University; Hyeree Cho, Purdue University; Seokyoung Kwon; Juhyun Kim, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

to the smart farm project ▪ Practicing 3D design using Sketchup Team building app Setting your own goal of the project 7 ▪ Introduction to the smart farm project 2 ▪ Setting up the physical computing Team building environment Setting your own goal of the project Reviewing software coding and 3D design for building smart farms 8-10 ▪ Software design for their projects 3-4 ▪ Hardware design reconstructing the Arduino code 3D printing and leveraging various

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos Sotelo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; David Sotelo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Erick Ramírez-Cedillo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Félix Martínez-Jiménez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Ana I. Benavides Lahnstein, Manchester Metropolitan University; Alison Buxton, University of Sheffield

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, examining their impact on teachers’ practices and student learning. Ana’s research also explores the pedagogical potential of environmental citizen science, particularly how science learning occurs through participation in community-based projects. She is currently a Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University and an Associate Lecturer at the Open University, where she teaches undergraduate modules on international education and research with children and young people.Dr. Alison Buxton, University of Sheffield ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #49151Dr Alison Buxton is a

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Faculty Development Works in Progress Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Peter Rumsey, Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator

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Paper ID #45865Empowering Educators: A Pilot Study of Faculty Training on Building Decarbonizationand Clean Energy IntegrationMohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. His research expertise includes risk analysis, cost estimating, and concrete materials research. Dr. Khalafalla has contributed extensively to projects sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, conducting studies in

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #49179BOARD #153: Work in Progress: Designing a Role Playing Game for anAstrobiology CourseProf. Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County Steven McAlpine is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Entrepreneurship, Engineering, and Individualized Study programs at UMBC. He has been teaching role playing game design and leading campus wide RPG events for the past ten years. He also leads the multidisciplinary sustainable design course entitled INDS 430: The Kinetic Sculpture Project, which won the grand prize in the 2015 Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture race. ©American Society

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Udayan Das, Saint Mary's College of California

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

instructor reflects this as demonstrated by student performance on a linkedlist implementation assignment as well as an unbalanced binary search tree implementation assignment. Bothassignments showed improved performance; and quicker submission times with more than half students turningin the unbalanced binary search tree assignment before the deadline. Finally, more students chose animplementation project as their final project, between the choice of completing an implementation project or aproject studying a data structure not covered in the course, than have typically done in the past. On this lastpoint, I will share experiences with the breakdown of students opting for one or the other from many semestersteaching data structures across several

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

Paper ID #45494Study Historical Cases, Learn Today’s Tools, and Prepare for the FutureDr. Jason Yao, East Carolina University Dr. Jianchu (Jason) Yao is a Professor with the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University (ECU), Greenville, North Carolina, USA. He is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of Engineering and Technology. He received his Ph. D. degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 2005, after which he joined ECU as a founding faculty member. His educational research interests are laboratory/project-driven learning and integration of research into