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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University; Jalil Kianfar, Saint Louis University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

, equilibrium, and moments as common obstacles for engineering students [1]. Traditionalinstructional methods, such as lectures and textbook problems, may not always be sufficient tofacilitate deep comprehension, necessitating innovative pedagogical strategies that promoteinteractive and experiential learning [2].This study investigates the integration of hands-on learning tools and the principles ofentrepreneurially minded learning (EML) [3] to create studio-like environments that foster activeengagement and deeper comprehension. Previous studies have demonstrated that hands-onexperiments and interactive problem-solving exercises enhance student motivation andperformance in engineering mechanics: statics [4]. By incorporating problem-solving

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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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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

becomes increasingly important with its strong link with scientific and technologicaladvancements, attracting students to this field is essential for talent development and societalprogress[1]. Pre-college engineering courses broaden students' pathways to STEM fields byexpanding their interest in STEM majors and providing early college experience [2]. Research showsthat pre-college engineering courses increase students' self-efficacy and confidence inengineering-related subjects. This, in turn, may encourage greater interest in pursuing careers in theengineering field [3] [4]. Moreover, while most research has focused on curriculum design, coursematerials, and the influence of teachers[1] [5] [6], studies suggest that parent-related factors

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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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Timothy Brothers, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mary Ann Weitnauer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Martta Sareva; Kristen Lyle; Kayla Henderson-Simms, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

the Southern United States and teachers at a local metropolitan area elementaryschool. The elementary school reflects a student population that is 85% African American and isclassified as a Title 1 school, indicating it operates within a low-income district. Given that manystudents belong to communities that have been historically marginalized in engineering, earlyintervention through engaging and creative programming could contribute to long-termimprovements in equitable access to engineering education. The goal of this collaboration is todevelop and evaluate sustainable, age-appropriate classroom activities that show the possibilitiesof engineering, art, and design.Now in its fourth year, the collaboration has included a range of activities

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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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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Two-Year College Division, and Vice-Chair/Community Colleges of the Pacific Southwest Section. He received the Outstanding Teaching Award for the ASEE/PSW Section in 2022. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 IUSE: Propagation of the Concept Warehouse – an Educational Technology Tool to Promote Concept Based Active LearningSeveral reports suggest there is an urgent need to greatly increase both the number and diversityof students graduating in STEM fields over the next decade [1, 2]. They recommend switching toteaching methods backed by research, like concept-based active learning. Concept-based activelearning focuses on using activities to help students understand key

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Building Engineering Identity and Practice in Rural and Pre-College Contexts

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Wilkerson, Vivify, LLC; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University; Justin Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

study addressed three research questions: (1)How do students' reflections evolve over the course of the program? (2) Which engineeringdesign practices do students reference in their videos? (3) How do features of the designchallenge influence students' engagement with engineering design practices? Findings indicatethat student assessment videos primarily focused on the performance of the physical model inmeeting criteria, and despite explicit prompting, only 52% of students reflected on the designprocess, such as explaining design decisions. Additionally, two specific elements of the designchallenge —open-ended design constraints and the complexity of the building process —seem tohave promoted different types of engagement in the design process

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #46663From Pilot to Practice: Expanding Remote STEM Education Across RemoteCommunities (Evaluation)Mr. Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher I am a former Associate Professor in the Science and Mathematics Department at Columbia College Chicago, with over 25 years of experience promoting STEM education in communities worldwide. Beyond my teaching responsibilities, I have actively worked to expand STEM learning opportunities in underprivileged communities. My efforts include developing and implementing various community engagement programs, such as: 1. Scientists for Tomorrow – Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 3 - Professional and Faculty Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gracie Kerr, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Hayden J Wulf, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

instructorcommunication were presented in the results. Results were presented based on the percentage ofcourses displaying evidence of each code level. The findings indicated that the presence ofopportunities for instructional support increased from 95% of courses to 100% of courses overthe observed period from Spring 2019 to Spring 2023. Instructor communication relative tostudent personal support resources increased from being present in 33% of courses to beingpresent in 65% of courses from Spring 2019 to Spring 2023. On average, penalties wereconsistently more present across all semesters (~2 per syllabus) than leniencies (~1 per syllabus),and neither dimension experienced significant changes over time. From Spring 2019 to Fall2021, 43% of syllabi on average

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie R Szekerczes, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University; James Nevin McKirahan Jr., Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

training must be varied to help determine system performanceaccurately. This is important because system performance results dictate future course of actionin engineering management or DoD decision-making. Such results inform acquisition decisionssuch as further funding and development, program canceling, and fielding decisions.KeywordsTest scenario variation, pretest sensitization, video game, nested factorial design.1. IntroductionAs part of the U.S. Department of Defense acquisition process, a program office develops aproduct per the needs/requirements defined by a service, such as the Army. Within the Army, theArmy Test and Evaluation Command tests and evaluates the product to determine if it fills thecapability gap(s), providing critical

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Expanding horizons

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Justin L Hess, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nael Barakat, The University of Texas at Tyler; Sara E Wilson, The University of Kansas

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

ever, it is imperative thatprofessionals in engineering and technology engage with the normative dimensions of their workand consider how to best uphold high ethical standards. Multiple ethical frameworks andguidelines have been promulgated to support such objectives in educating engineering studentsand guiding engineering professionals, including relevant professional codes (e.g., [1]),accreditation requirements (e.g., [2]), responsible conduct of research (RCR) guidelines [3], andcorporate policies related to ethics, compliance, and social responsibility [4-5]. However, theseand other elements constituting engineering ethics require frequent revision in consonance withthe dynamic nature of technology. Indeed, the need for expanded and

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Identity, Experiences, and Perceptions (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 2)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan Sebastián Sánchez-Gómez, Universidad El Bosque; Maria Catalina Ramirez; Pedro Guillermo Feijóo-García, Georgia Institute of Technology; Fidel Mauricio Ramírez Aristizábal, Universidad el Bosque; Liliana Ahumada, Universidad el Bosque

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Diversity

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

, Liliana Ahumada1 y Fidel Ramirez1 1 Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia 2 Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia 3 Georgia Tech, Atlanta, United StatesAbstractSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is an interdisciplinaryeducational approach developed by the U.S. National Science Foundation to foster research,innovation, and learning. By integrating these fields, STEM education aims to developtheoretical understanding and practical application in real-world contexts. Despite itswidespread adoption in developed countries, some initiatives

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GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole M. Else-Quest, University of California, Los Angeles ; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

factor scale showed excellent internalconsistency reliability. Results from this scale have practical implications, indicating specificpolicies, practices, and procedures that shape doctoral student retention and commitment todegree completion.I. IntroductionThe increased participation of diverse historically-excluded groups (including but not limited towomen, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous and queer students) in STEM is imperative tomaintain the U.S. standing as a global leader in innovation and has the potential to reduceeducational, social, and economic inequalities [1]. Currently, the engineering doctoral pipelinedoes not reflect the diversity of the U.S. population. For example, in 2023, 2.3% of engineeringdoctoral degrees awarded in

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Norberg, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

instructor's portion, preparing and executing apresentation, and instructing their peers. Essentially, the student prepares and presents a familiartopic to an informed and friendly audience.Introduction:Previous concept:The previous instructor for fluid mechanics implemented active learning principles in the course[1]. One aspect within this attempt was to incorporate an unprogrammed student-led lecture ofthe days lesson. Each student was expected to prepare a quick presentation on the topics of theday and upon arrival at class a name was drawn from a hat and that student would present. Apositive aspect of this method was that all of the students prepared a presentation and were thusready for class. A negative aspect was that with the random assigning

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Visual Strategies in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Logan Izaiah Abraham, Florida Polytechnic University; Elisabeth Kames Ph.D., Florida Polytechnic University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

ability, computer-aided designMotivation and Background Spatial ability is a general term defined as the natural ability to visualize with no prior training.Metrics can include cutting, folding, and rotating objects in one’s head. Spatial visualization is asub-component of spatial abilities and can be defined as the mental ability to manipulate,transform, and analyze two and three-dimensional objects [1], [2], [3], [4]. This skill is essentialfor students in engineering as conveying an idea through hand sketching or CAD modeling is arequired skill [5], [6]. It has also been shown to play a significant role in students’ performance inSTEM-related tasks and has displayed a positive correlation to CAD modeling [7], [8], [9], [10]. Previous

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Visual Strategies in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Krina Patel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Eli Patten, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

paper focuses on better understanding the studentexperience of tracking and reflecting on design timelines during team-based engineering designprojects. While prior work [1], [2], [3] has shown that doing design does not directly lead tolearning design , reflection paired with doing has emerged as a way to promote design learning[4]. When students self-track their own design process to create “design timelines”, the otherwiseinvisible process of design becomes visible. The act of creating the design timelines requiresregular reflection by students, and the design timelines themselves provide a concrete processrepresentation on which to reflect. Example design timelines, such as Figure 1 from asemester-long project, are shown throughout this

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 5: Supporting Student Transition

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill, University of Cincinnati; Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

for undergraduate, peer teaching assistants (peer-TAs or PTAs) working inengineering courses. The employment of PTAs has become more common in large enrollmentengineering courses to increase student-to-instructor interactions. PTAs might be able to rely ontheir own experiences in the classroom, but learning experiences are not enough to translate toeffective teaching. Therefore, it is essential to provide PTAs with training to guide and maximizetheir positive impact on students and their learning. This review addresses the research questionHow are PTAs trained to work in engineering classrooms? More discretely, (1) How are PTAtraining programs structured? (2) What skills or lessons are taught and prioritized? and (3) Howis effective training

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ERM Technical Session: Evolution of Engineering Education Research Methods

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Lowell Romeo, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

most. Third, thereis a general lack of grounding/framing in established and relevant troubleshooting theory amongpapers we considered. Fourth, future studies (and instructional implementation) should utilize moreholistic methods for assessing students’ troubleshooting skills that provide more insight into theirproficiencies and deficiencies – not just whether they could solve the problem or not, how many theycould solve, or the time it took them to do so.Keywords: troubleshooting, problem-solving, engineering education, systematic literature review,PRISMA 2020, CovidenceIntroduction and Research Purpose Troubleshooting is a crucial problem-solving skill not only for people in everyday life [1], butespecially for practicing engineers. The

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Nicole Smith, University of Florida; Sage Bachus, University of Florida; Ashish Aggarwal, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

positive correla-tion with performance, while PPE and Gender also exhibited statistically significant relationships,though Gender’s impact was minimal. These findings suggest that GPA and PPE are useful pre-dictors for early identification of students at risk of under performance, helping educators developtargeted strategies to support students in programming courses.1 IntroductionAs the demand for computational skills continue to rise in all engineering disciplines, there is anincreased focus on integrating programming courses into curricula for non-programming majors[1]. The introductory programming (CS1) course contains students with a range of majors andprior programming experience, which has led to a need for educators to identify

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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xi Wang, Drexel University; Lingzi Wu, University of Washington; tianjiao zhao, East Carolina University; Yinhai Wang, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, evening activities, andmentorship opportunities. The program’s success was assessed through mandatory pre- and post-student learning outcomes surveys and a voluntary feedback survey. Results from the learningoutcomes surveys showed a substantial increase in students’ understanding of targeted learningareas, with those able to explain key concepts rising from 24% to 78%, while those unable toexplain decreased from 26% to 1%. The voluntary feedback survey indicated that all 17respondents (out of 25 participating high school students) were satisfied with the camp, asevidenced by their satisfaction levels, ratings of activities, and the likelihood of recommendingthis camp to peers. This paper aims to guide engineering educators in developing a

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Transformative and Just Futures in Engineering (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 11)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University; Preethi Titu, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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

integrated equity and sustainability into engineeringpractices. Faculty outcomes highlighted shifts toward justice-oriented teachingstrategies and identified opportunities for institutional support to sustain theseefforts. This study underscores the transformative potential of embeddingsustainability and social responsibility into engineering education, even amidpolitical resistance to DEI initiatives. By framing the classroom as a terrain ofstruggle and a site of possibility, the EOP framework advances the goal of preparing engineers to lead with equity and sustainability at the forefront of their work.I. IntroductionA. Background and Rationale(1) Importance of Embedding Social Responsibility in Engineering EducationEngineering

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MATH - Hands-On Curriculum in Mathematics Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Greendale, Whatcom Community College; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Pat Burnett, Whatcom Community College; Tyler L Honeycutt, Whatcom Community College

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Diversity

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

functions by exploring axial deformation under tension in barsof variable cross-sectional area. The paper discusses these examples and others along with theoverall sequence of labs, how they intersect with the concurrent engineering courses or previewfuture engineering/physics courses, and how they fit together as a whole to support both theprecalculus course learning outcomes and the larger goals of the learning community experience.We also share initial student feedback on the lab activities.IntroductionPlacing into an algebra or precalculus course can be a “death sentence” [1] for some students’goals to study engineering as it means they must wade through quarters, if not years, ofprerequisite material for which they might see little relevance

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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

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

universities that wish to host the NSTI or any other similarpre-college summer programs.1. IntroductionNational Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is a pre-college summer program fundedannually by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), hosted by universities, and managedby the Department of Transportation (DOT) of each state. The purpose of the NSTI program is topromote the interests of minority and underrepresented rising high school students intransportation related career and college degrees. See [1] for the history of the NSTI program. Ithas been shown in several studies that well-designed NSTI programs have a very positive impactto the participants [2]-[5]. In [6], Zhou et al. discussed the effectiveness of various educationalinstruments

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ERM Technical Session: Professional Formation & Career Aspirations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed A. Alrizqi, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

rather than empirical,research-driven approaches [1]. This trend can lead to rigid prerequisite structures and outdatedframeworks that do not always reflect contemporary engineering practice. As a result, curriculacan become unnecessarily complex, with prior research showing that high complexity negativelycorrelates with graduation rates, time-to-degree, job earnings, and employment rates [2], [3], [4].These curricula also have impacts on equity in engineering pathways as research oftendemonstrates equity gaps in gateway STEM course grades by race or gender [5], [6]. Complexcurricula may also reduce students’ opportunities to cultivate skills beyond traditional classroomenvironments, such as interdisciplinary thinking, interpersonal competency

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

industryobjectives, thereby fostering a more comprehensive educational approach.KEYWORDSNAHB Competition, Student Engagement, Academic Development, Professional Development,Construction Education, Industry Collaboration, Teamwork Skills, Leadership Training 1. INTRODUCTIONThe National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Design Competition is a prestigiousevent that provides undergraduate students with a platform to engage in real-world constructionand design challenges. Each year, students from programs such as Construction Engineering,Construction Engineering Technology and Architecture collaborate in interdisciplinary teams toaddress complex industry-related projects. The competition serves as a bridge between academiaand the professional world

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Foundations of Design Theory

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Schuman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mohammed Seyam, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

study indicated that about half of the students demonstrated anunderstanding that design involves both planning and implementation, though some stages wereunderrepresented in their responses. This analysis illuminates gaps in knowledge from priorexperiences that capstone instructors should focus on covering.IntroductionSoftware engineering degree programs need to prepare students with both theoretical foundationsfor the field and practical experiences so that they can apply their computer science skills [1].The IEEE Computer Society [2] emphasizes design skills as a priority for software engineers tobe able to create software that can solve problems. Agile processes are one common projectmanagement framework. It is a methodology specifically

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Assessments, Feedback, & Grading

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

department, college, and university levels. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Student Perceptions of Standards-based Grading in an Introductory Transportation Engineering CourseAbstractAlternative grading has received much attention in academics with the publication of books suchas Nilson’s “Specifications Grading” [1], Blum’s “Ungrading” [2], and Clark & Talbert’s“Grading for Growth” [3]. One type of alternative grading is standards-based grading (SBG).The goal of SBG is to help students focus on understanding and learning over grades and toallow students to learn and correct from mistakes. Final course grades are determined bystudents’ accomplishments in a hierarchy of

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ERM Technical Session: Improving Assessment in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Instructors’ Beliefs on Test Question DesignIntroduction Heavy test usage in concept-heavy fundamental engineering courses (FECs) has beenwell documented in engineering education [1], [2], [3]. We argue that because of the benefits [4],[5], [6] and disadvantages [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14] shown in literature abouttesting, pragmatic and intentional use of testing should be considered instead of “defaulting” intoheavy test usage in FECs [15]. At the same time, tests can play crucial role in assessing certaintypes of knowledge and promoting retention of foundational knowledge that helps withdeveloping conceptual understanding [4], [6], [16]. With these considerations, we argue the needto be

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 4: Pathways, Belonging, and Early Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Howard-Reed, Pennsylvania State University; Lauren A Griggs, The Pennsylvania State University; Eduardo Granata Rodriguez, Pennsylvania State University; Enrique D Gomez

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

WIP: Introducing Research in Summer Bridge ProgramsIntroductionA challenging issue for most engineering degree programs is the relatively high rate (~50%) thatundergraduate students leave or switch from engineering majors before graduating [1], [2], [3],[4]. Previous work shows that a significant portion of STEM students (~35%) switch majors orleave the university between the first and second year in their degree [2], [5], [6]. These attritionnumbers are even higher for students from historically underrepresented groups [7], [8]. As aresult, it is most helpful to implement intervention strategies that help engineering studentspersist beyond their second year.One proven method to increase retention and graduation rates of historically

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ME Division 9: Enhancing Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David J. Gagnon, Field Day Lab @ University of Wisconsin - Madison; Arganthaël Berson, University of Wisconsin - Madison; John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Introductory Thermodynamics and Challenges in Education​Introductory undergraduate thermodynamics is a cornerstone course in engineering and sciencecurricula. Often considered a “rite of passage” for engineering students [1], it serves as a criticaldeterminant of students’ interest and capability in their chosen fields early in their academicjourney. In some cases, it functions as a “weed-out” course, with significant implications forretention in STEM programs [2].The complexity of thermodynamics poses unique challenges for both students and instructors.The subject is conceptually rich, demanding mastery of domain-specific vocabulary and theintegration of multiple fundamental principles to solve intricate problems. Thermodynamicsoften relies on the

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashton Garner Ward, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; Matthew Hartmann, Louisiana Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

slump,” which is defined by McBurnie,Campbell, and West as “a lack of engagement that can be experienced by students enteringtheir second year at university [1].” While this phenomenon is widely recognized by institutionsof higher education [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], there is need for empirical research on theexperiences of these students and the curricular interventions that can be implemented to helpmitigate the negative experiences and feelings [9]. Specifically, in the Cambridge Handbook ofEngineering Education Research, Lord and Chen highlight the importance of researchers toexamine the middle years of engineering education. While many engineering education effortscenter around the first and senior years, the middle years are often

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melina O'Dell, University of Michigan; Andrew DeOrio, University of Michigan

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

asimilar effectiveness to multiple narrower-scope chatbots.2 Introduction and Related WorkAs generative AI tools grow in popularity and ability, students and instructors are exploring theirrole in education. Chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT [1] are commonly used by students to assistwith their coursework, such as writing and programming tasks [2]. Educators are also trying tointegrate chatbots into their courses as an additional resource, as they are known to enhanceacademic performance when utilized properly [3], [4].Generative AI tools struggle with hallucinations, or incorrect or misleading responses [5]. Thesefalse chatbot responses could compromise a learning environment, as students may be unawareand mistakenly trust them. In an attempt to