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ERM Technical Session: A Focus on Faculty Experiences & Perceptions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Shanachilubwa, University of Georgia; Olivia I Bell, Harding University; Julianna R Beehn, Harding University; Chelsei Lasha Arnold, Harding University; James L. Huff, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

experiences of engineering faculty and theirsurrounding academic cultures of well-being. This study’s integrated activities will help advanceour theoretical understanding of the underexplored areas of faculty emotional experiences inengineering education. Further, we aim to characterize the link between faculty’s emotionalexperience and their surrounding academic cultures of well-being. There is a growing body ofliterature that showcases the transformational role that faculty play in shaping students [1, 2].However, such research tends to illustrate student perspectives of faculty rather than the livedemotional experiences and well-being as the central focus. In this study, we aim to explicitlyprioritize the well-being and emotions of faculty as

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, PLR Consulting, Inc.; Kathaleena Edward Monds, Albany State University; Monica Stephens Cooley, Spelman College

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

. Although the framework was originally designed tounderstand how interruption impacts Black women in STEM, we believe it can be applied inother contexts and has the potential to serve as a guide in answering questions of persistence andretention.IntroductionImagine waking up in a body that is racially different from your own. That is what happens toRuby Baptiste in HBO’s Lovecraft Country, Season 1, Episode 5, Strange Cases. The HBOseries Lovecraft Country is an adaptation of the 2016 dark fantasy black horror novel by MattRuff and explores the connection between the horror fiction of H.P. Lovecraft and racism in theUnited States during the Jim Crow era. In this episode, Ruby Baptiste, a Black woman,undergoes a physical metamorphosis after taking a

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ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Adam Feshbach, University of Pennsylvania; Alex McNeill Chi, Germantown Friends School; Eric Huang, Peddie School ; Diedra Lynn Krieger, University of Pennsylvania; Cynthia Sung, University of Pennsylvania

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

interesting outputof the engineering. The kit uses inexpensive components totaling about $26/robot USD (servos,origami, and an Arduino Nano) common in hobbyist communities so that learning how to usethese components can empower further exploration of actuated art. Our associated lesson planengages participants in the assembly and control of ANT and contextualizes it within a broaderoverview of robot system components and the use of origami in engineering. We successfully ranthe lesson as a 3-hour outreach workshop at a local arts organization.1 IntroductionThe emerging use of origami in robotics [1] is based on how it enables interesting relationshipsbetween 2D patterns and 3D structure, which is also the foundation of origami’s

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Michael Fiegel, The University of Iowa; Geb W. Thomas, The University of Iowa; Matthew Yazvec

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing SQL Learning Through Gamified Deliberate Practice: The Impact of Engagement and Feedback in Undergraduate EducationABSTRACTRetention and application of SQL skills pose significant challenges for undergraduate students,particularly in technical disciplines requiring high levels of engagement and practice. This paperintroduces the Deliberate Practice Engine, an innovative e-learning platform designed to enhanceSQL learning through deliberate practice, iterative feedback, and gamification elements,including point-based wagering. To evaluate its effectiveness, two experiments were conducted:(1) a controlled study with 16 undergraduate engineering students

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Heath Kaufman, The Citadel

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

, centroids, and reactions. Real world scenarios encourage curiosityabout the world and demonstrate how statics is an important first step toward creating value forothers. Faculty eager to teach these topics will find comprehensive coverage of the topics and theuse of the beam model to teach the topics. Thoroughly demonstrated applications of John MiltonGregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching [1] should also be helpful to the engineering educator.Notation𝐹⃑ = force ⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑ 𝑀/𝐴 = moment about point A𝐹𝐴𝑦 = y Cartesian component of a force ⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑⃑ 𝑀 moment about point B

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeline JoAnna Szoo, Northeastern University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

experiencescorrelate with student learning outcomes and performance satisfaction at the end of the course.BackgroundTeamwork and Team EffectivenessThe 2024 - 2025 ABET Engineering Accreditation Criteria defines a team as “more than oneperson working toward a common goal… [including] individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills,or perspectives” [1]. Given that over 95% of US employees reportedly work within teams,teamwork has become a core competency for the employability of higher education graduatesand one of the top three skills employers seek in recruitment and selection [2]. Teamwork isintegral to product development, process improvement, and manufacturing activities in industrysettings, so future engineers must possess the ability to lead and work

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Construction Engineering Division: Emerging Technologies and Data Analytics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kasim Korkmaz, Eastern Michigan University; SOUJANYA PILLALA, Eastern Michigan University; Rachana Bekkem, Eastern Michigan University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

comingyears, escalating the demand for urban areas to deliver sustainable and efficient services. Manycities have started adopting the concept of smart city construction through various contexts likegovernance, healthcare, energy, transport, etc. [1]. The evolution of smart cities has taken place bythe end of the previous century when cities like Amsterdam and Barcelona in collaboration withbig companies like IBM and Cisco have made attempts to connect digital and physicalenvironments but not until 2015 the world has started seeing big developments and applicationslike digital implementation to physical structure and infrastructure especially into service sector[1]. The new challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, energy crisis, political and climatic

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derin Cayir, Florida International University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Selcuk Uluagac, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

experiences from the course.1 Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) has become increasingly integral in shaping a technology-drivenlifestyle for consumers worldwide. IoT systems, characterized by interconnected sensors anddevices 1,2 , collect and transmit data through cloud servers to the Internet. This proliferation ofsmart network appliances and smart city environments, such as intelligent homes and vehicles,has been accompanied by a significant rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities, often exploited at arate that outpaces the development of effective countermeasures. Given the increasing frequencyand severity of these security incidents, there is an urgent need for educational programs thatprepare STEM students to learn how to tackle these

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International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Maria Porras, University of Florida; Daniel Suarez, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

virtual exchanges inbroadening access to internationalization opportunities among undergraduate and graduatestudents while fostering critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and the ability to workcollaboratively across borders to address global challenges.1. INTRODUCTION The recent COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the important role that biomedical engineersplay in safeguarding the future of our planet. In fact, many of the challenges our world faces todayare global in nature and require global cooperation. As stated by Dr. John Anderson, President ofthe National Academy of Engineering, engineers play a major role in addressing the dominantglobal problems of our age [1]. The 2022 Biennial Report to the U.S. Congress on

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Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Sarah Louise Langham, University of Florida; Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

participating in the program impacted the way they think abouttheir teaching and how they intend to implement STEM concepts from the program into theirclassrooms.Keywords: teacher self-efficacy, K-12 teachers, informal learning, STEM, summer camps1. Introduction1.1 BackgroundWithin research literature, a plethora of studies look at the impact of informal learning on identity,achievement, and academic persistence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).However, there is less research into the impact of informal learning on teachers or even teacherswho participate in informal learning with their students [1], [2], [3], [4]. Teachers generallydevelop pedagogical practices based on their educational pre-service programs and then refinethem

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taylor Parks, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Competency Across Multiple Required CoursesIntroductionIn four-year engineering programs, learning progressions, or strategic tracks that outlinestudents’ learning journeys throughout the program [1], are important for tracking students’competency development. These progressions are often informed by program educationalobjectives and can be used to develop formative assessment measures. Literature has defined thevalue of learning progressions in K–12 science and math education as well as how to designthem in these contexts [2, 3, 4]. However, there are limited examples in which these progressionshave been used as a strategic tool to support students’ competency development in post-secondary education, particularly engineering education [5]. We argue

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leia Stirling, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

1 University of MichiganAbstractThe University of Michigan Robotics program focuses on robotics as an embodied intelligence,where robots must sense, reason, act, and work with people to improve quality of life andproductivity equitably across society. ROB 204 is an introductory course for robotics majors thatprovides a foundation for designing robotic systems to address a user need with a sociotechnicalcontext. The course combines lectures, labs, and discussions to teach and reinforce learningobjectives in an equitable and experiential manner. In this paper, we present the lab procedures,required materials, and reflections that operationalize concepts from lecture. Labs collectivelyinclude hardware

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Faculty Development: Grading and Artificial Intelligence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Singelmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Catherine Mcgough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ellen Patricia Thompson, Minnesota State University - Iron Range Engineering

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Faculty Perceptions of Standards-Based Grading in Undergraduate Engineering CoursesIntroductionStandards-based grading (SBG) is an alternative grading approach that places focus onevaluating students’ mastery of course learning objectives, rather than using the traditional0-100% scale. Unlike traditional grading systems, SBG aims to provide more clear expectationsabout what students should know, as well as clarify their progress towards each of theseoutcomes. Implementing SBG has been shown to improve students’ focus on mastery andlearning [1], including in engineering courses [2]. Previous work has shown that faculty perceivethat SBG provides benefits such as more direct feedback to students, improving students’abilities to

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Societal Impact in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Libby Osgood, University of Prince Edward Island; Reilly Sullivan

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

returning from an international, short-term, community-engagement design project. They then participated in an in-person group reflective activity toidentify the difference between charity and justice mindsets, and they were given the option torevise their responses to the initial reflection (to re-reflect). Using qualitative analysis techniques,this study sought to determine: 1) whether participants demonstrated a charity or justice mindsetin the written responses and 2) whether the pedagogical technique is effective.Results indicate that participants demonstrate both charity and justice mindsets, and 64% ofparticipants (n=19) shift towards justice mindsets. Participants overwhelmingly affirm theusefulness of the activity (95%) and state that

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel L Galos, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Mohsen Beyramali Kivy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California; Ken-ichi Nomura, University of Southern California; James E. Saal, Citrine Informatics, Inc.

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Materials Division (MATS)

to computational speeds have made it more powerful [1, 2].Machine learning (ML) generally refers to algorithms (e.g., linear regression, non-linearregression, random forest) that turn input data into output data, and in doing so, achieve AIgoals. ML algorithms typically require tens to hundreds of data points. Deep learning can beconsidered a part of ML, and both fit in the broader term of AI. Deep learning algorithms(e.g., neural networks) typically work on thousands of data points and are, as such, used in‘big data’ engineering applications.AI-powered technologies are becoming more prevalent in daily life and the workforce,making it crucial to understand and adapt to using new large language model (LLM) tools,such as Chat Generative Pre

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Engagement in Practice: Bridging Engineering Education and Community Impact through Collaborative Design and Construction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel H Sangree, The Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

partners. In addition to presenting their work, students developed scaled drawings,cost estimates, and a list of potential funding sources for their clients. Incorporated as part of alarger curriculum redesign, there were three objectives for the course: (1) to improve students’design thinking skills, (2) to attract and retain students to the program, and (3) to engage studentswith the community in their adopted city.Though the course enrollment has grown from 5 (2022) to 8 (2023 and 2024) to 14 students(2025), the relatively small numbers mean that formal data was not collected during the firstthree years the course was offered; rather, we’ve iterated the course design based on informalobservations made each year by the course faculty. These

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Team-Based and Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Chinwe Tait, Kettering University; Jennifer Melanie Bastiaan, Kettering University; Mehrdad Zadeh

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

illuminating the values and challenges of emerging technologylike automated driving from societal, economical, and environmental points of views.In addition, many industry employers place a great deal of weight on them when deciding who tointerview and hire, and universities demonstrate the value they place on them by providing spacefor teams to work and time for faculty to serve as advisors. Universities may also consciously andintentionally incorporate them into students’ educational experiences in a variety of ways,depending on the specifics of the team and the project. Such efforts have been documented for theSAE/GM AutoDrive Challenge [1, 2] as well as for other competitions in which a larger numberof universities participate. Such competitions

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

enroll in their desired courses. An improved scheduling process wouldstreamline operations, allowing students to register for the courses they need while reducing theburden on faculty and staff, who often find themselves resolving issues at the last minute.The following performance metrics were identified to measure the process’s effectiveness: 1. Number of students unable to register for courses the week before first day of class, potentially delaying their graduation. 3 2. Number of scheduling issues identified the week before first day of class. 3. Number of unresolved issues on the first day of class. 4. Time schedulers must spend in scheduling and resolving problems.In previous

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeyemi Oluwasola Oyelami, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

analysis of the sub dimensions that makeup overalladaptability.BackgroundChanges in teaching are needed to align with best practices, keep up with national needs, andrespond to unpredictable changes in ways of life, such as disruptions to educational systems.Some stakeholders of engineering education have consistently expressed the need forengineering education to align with the level of sophistication and unpredictability that industriesdeal with when solving societal problems [1], [2], [3]. A similar sentiment has been echoed byindustry representatives and government agencies who have gone a step further and articulatedthe changes needed in engineering education to meet the needs of professional practice [4].ABET [5] has also made changes to the

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Industry and Technical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saki Taguchi, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Kasumi Hoshino, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Yutaro Tsuchida, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Sogo Fujita, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; Sumito Nagasawa Ph.D. in Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology

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Student Division (STDT)

Technology Grant for Educational Reform and Research Activity (AY2024). Her research interests include: (1) Impacts and potential benefits of including humanities components in science and engineering degree programs (2) Innovative methods of assessment in science and engineering education, especially in the context of remote learning, hybrid courses, and collaborative international programs (3) Solving systematic issues that impact the effectiveness of science and engineering education programs, in both in-person and remote learning contexts. In recent years she has been a presenter at the following international conferences: World Educational Research Association (WERA): WERA Conference 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 Asia

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Elements of decision making in engineering economics education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hartanto Wibowo, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jon Matthews Rouse

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Engineering Economy Division (EED)

coursework,and broadening the students’ perspective.IntroductionAlthough the course title might vary, engineering economics is a common component of manyengineering curricula across the United States. The topics in engineering economics aresometimes combined with topics in professional ethics and licensure in a semester-long courseoffering. In the ABET accreditation criteria, two of the seven student outcomes are related toeconomic issues [1]. Furthermore, for a civil engineering program, the curriculum must includebasic concepts in project management and business [1], and engineering economics is typicallythe first course to introduce the principles of microeconomics to civil engineering students if theyhave not taken an introductory course in

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leendert Schrader, Saint Louis University; Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

of mechatronics stands as aparticularly notable example of this ever-rising collaboration in industry. We adapted theprinciples of mechatronics as a multidisciplinary field into the first-year engineering curriculumthrough a hands-on activity. Mechatronics-based activities have been studied for a range ofapplications such as in developing entrepreneurial mindsets [1] or to analyze and reduce genderdisparities in engineering fields [2].However, we aimed to uniquely create and implement such an activity in a manner emphasizingthese fundamentally collaborative outcomes to equip future generations of engineers. Wedeveloped a novel mechatronic arm construction activity complete with a supportinginstructional manual and questionnaire targeting

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahdi Agheli, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gregory C. Lewin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Andre Rosendo, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Vincent A Aloi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

theirproject-based and lab-heavy nature, demands a robust foundation in programming. This aspect ofthe curriculum is not merely about teaching programming as a skill; it is integrally woven into thefabric of the learning process, enabling students to apply these skills in real-world scenarios,thereby preparing them for the complex challenges of the robotics field.Understanding the significance of programming in robotics, the RBE curriculum strategicallyincorporates 1 unit, equivalent to three courses, in computer science, ensuring that students arewell-equipped with the necessary computational tools and techniques. These foundationalcourses set the stage for more advanced exploration and application in subsequent RBE courses.However, unlike many

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nicholas Garcia, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Gregory K Watkins P.E., North Carolina State University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

over the course of the Fall 2024semester in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at NC State University: ​1) and 2) MWF flipped class (at 8:30 and at 9:35 AM), 3) MW flipped class w/some lecture, 4) aT-Th lecture class, and 5) a distance section offered MWF at 8:30 with mostly nontraditionalstudents. All three classes use common exams (three plus a final) and weekly quizzes. The examsare primarily auto-graded except for a small amount of hand grading for free-body diagrams for thefirst and second exams.The goal of this work is to compare outcomes of the same class being taughtflipped, hybrid, and lecture, and observe how it affects student performance and engagement.In previous semesters, students were only allowed one attempt

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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

developed and implemented in over a dozen Cornell engineeringcourses using industry-standard Ansys simulation software. This framework can be used withany engineering simulation tool.Applications for which we have developed online learning modules using this framework includepressure vessel static behavior, wind turbine blade buckling, turbine vibration as well asturbulent flow over a car and an airplane. These applications have been developed with inputfrom engineers at Ansys Inc. to ensure industry relevance. A couple of sample applications areshown in Figures 1 and 2. One can see from the figures that the geometries considered arerealistic which in our experience can help students connect with the material since they canreadily see the practical

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ERM Technical Session: Strategies for Student Support

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Dessaray Gorbett

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, American Indians/Native Americans, Alaskan Natives,Mixed-Race, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ communities) inScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields [1], [2], [3]. Despitenumerous initiatives to increase representation, underrepresented groups in STEM continue toface poor recruitment and retention [4]. Given this trend, many researchers have identified keyprogram components related to the success of STEM students from underrepresented minoritiesand groups. For example, research experiences and mentorship have been shown to be positivelyrelated to the integration of underrepresented minorities and groups into STEM fields of study[5].Previous research highlights the critical role of research

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Meghna Sridhar, Northeastern University; Alexander Sebastian Aschinberg, Northeastern University; Reid Beland, Northeastern University; Siddharth Athota, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

discusspotential improvements for future iterations and highlight the educational benefits of theengineering process and iterative testing.IntroductionProsthetic technology, which dates to around 950 BC, has long played a crucial role in improvingthe lives of individuals with physical disabilities, including those with missing limbs. Over thecenturies, prosthetics have evolved from basic designs to highly sophisticated systems that enhancemobility and functionality. Recent developments have led to the creation of fully functionalprosthetic robotic arms that closely mimic natural limb movements, significantly enhancing userautonomy [1]. Additionally, the incorporation of multimodal embedded sensor systems hasimproved the dexterity and responsiveness of

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Faculty Development: Grading and Artificial Intelligence

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J McGinnis, LeTourneau University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

favorite’ portions of their job as faculty members.These questions were open-ended and free-response from which themes were then identified. Fortheir favorites, Figure 1 summarizes the results: Figure 1: Faculty favorite aspects of their jobFor their least favorites, the results are as follows in Figure 2: Figure 2: Faculty least favorite aspects of their jobUnlike for their favorites, there is a clear concentration in one area: grading, receiving twice asmany mentions as the next closest item. (the ‘other’ category included various un-related items –major themes are identified by the categories in the figure). One faculty member wrote: “I find doing a good and timely job grading reports to be

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher V.H.-H. Chen, Columbia University; Sakul Ratanalert, Columbia University in the City of New York

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

tryexperimenting with other AI-powered techniques that are likely to become more common inengineering education and higher education at large.IntroductionThe rise of ChatGPT, and other generative AI tools, has led to a number of debates in educationas to what this means for teaching and learning. From early on in its release, multiple newsarticles point out the many ways students are using it in classes and how instructors have had toadapt—from changing how and where students write drafts or shifting to oral exams [1], tofocusing on thinking processes or return to pen and paper [2]—and the debate around its use inhigher education has intensified with continued uncertainty. The Digital Education Council(DEC) Global AI Student Survey, which ran in 2024

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Charles Major, Rowan University; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Kailey Nicole Head, University of Michigan; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Ash Quadd, Rowan University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

is critical. UES often describe stress as a "necessity," reflecting harmfulcultural narratives that discourage well-being and help-seeking behaviors. Launched in 2024, ourproject examines how UES' perceptions of well-being influence their career decisions.Project Introduction & BackgroundWorsening student mental health and well-being is a crisis that needs urgent attention to supportstudent wellness and the growth of the engineering workforce. Recent studies have identified thatmore than 75% of college students experience moderate to severe psychological distress and thatmore than 60% meet the criteria for one or more mental health diagnoses [1]. Academically, un-or under-treated mental health problems are linked to diminished