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Belonging Across Engineering Environments (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 1)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert P. Leland, Oral Roberts University; Molly Shanahan, Independent artist, advocate, and educator

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Diversity

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

[4]. An interview-based study by the Clayman Institute for GenderResearch at Stanford University also showed significant mental health damage due to NDAspreventing employees from talking about their experiences with friends, family, colleagues andothers. The misuse of NDAs contributes to career damage, and reduced prospects foremployment, as those who sign NDAs are not able to speak truthfully about a previous job [5].The UK Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) stated that NDAs thatprevented the disclosure of wrongdoing or other workplace grievances often resulted in silencedindividuals experiencing extreme feelings of isolation and negative mental health impacts [6].This misuse of NDAs violates the first

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Israel Zamora-Hernandez; Jorge A. Gonzalez-Mendivil, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Luis Horacio Hernandez Carrasco P.E., Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Tecnologico de Monterrey, currently collaborating with this university since 2004 holding different positions and responsibilities, among which stand out; the creation of the electronics laboratories in 2005, assuming the direction of the Electronic Engineering and Communications degree in 2006, the creation of the networks laboratory in 2007, the creation of the media center laboratories in 2008, assuming In the same year the position of director of academic programs, which included the career directorates, the admissions directorate and the marketing directorate of the Campus. His work especializes in attracting new students to STEM programs at University level. In 2017, he took the position of career director of

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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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Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Aaron Livingston Alexander, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

University and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. Among other awards for her research, she was awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2022 to study epistemic negotiations on interdisciplinary engineering education research teams.Aaron Livingston Alexander, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Aaron is a third-year undergraduate student at the University at Buffalo working towards his Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering. He has assisted in several qualitative research projects during his time at the university. Aaron also serves as a student ambassador of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

1: Survey Questions Survey Questions Which courses did you use the CHE Calculator in? How frequently did you use the CHE Calculator during the courses? How was the CHE Calculator integrated into your coursework? (HW, project, resource) What challenges, if any, did you face while using the CHE Calculator? (Select all that apply) How intuitive was the CHE Calculator interface? How effective was the CHE Calculator in helping you understand complex chemical engineering concepts? How do you think the CHE Calculator compares to other computational tools you've used in chemical engineering? (Aspen, Python, etc.) (effectiveness, usefulness etc) Did the CHE Calculator help you develop problem-solving skills relevant to your professional career

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leila Noelle Smalls, Prairie View A&M University; Ethan Bisgaard, NASA; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

. The student has always been intriguedby the field of aerospace engineering and to one day work for and help lead a significantcompany in furthering the exploration and development of the relationship between earth andspace. This opportunity was introduced and encouraged by one of her engineering professorsafter sharing her interest in aerospace and NASA, and the student later became a selectee toparticipate in the program at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, during thesummer entering her junior academic year as a mechanical engineering student. Upon applyingfor the NASA internship, the student was given a list of projects to choose from that fit heracademic and career goals the best, choosing a project that was

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Taylor Alexis Hobbs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Chanel Davis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Abigail Sophia Clerget, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

Women’s SuccessPrograms to increase women's participation in software engineering emphasize both technicaland non-technical skill development. Women-focused coding boot camps, online platforms, andcommunity programs significantly impact participants’ confidence and persistence. Researchsuggests that creating a sense of community in these settings boosts self-confidence andmotivates women to pursue careers in STEM [20]. For example, Black Girls Code providesparticipants foundational coding skills, preparing them to succeed academically andprofessionally [26]. Similarly, boot camps like Ada Developers Academy provide project-basedlearning experiences that mirror real-world challenges, fostering adaptability and criticalthinking, as well as

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Portia Elise Lenczowski, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Aaron Lalley P.E., Southeast Technical College

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

extending these principles to first-yearstudents, this study highlights the potential of structured coaching and iterative prototyping toprepare students for the complexities of real-world engineering challenges from the outset oftheir academic careers. The combination of hands-on learning, reflection, and iterativeimprovement equips students with the creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving skills needed tothrive in dynamic professional environments.6. DiscussionThe findings of this study illustrate the transformative role of structured coaching and iterativeprototyping in fostering adaptive expertise among first-year engineering students. Theseeducational strategies, embedded within the "Design for Manufacturing" course, demonstratehow first

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ENT-3: Transforming Engineering Curriculum through Entrepreneurial Approaches

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Katherine Saul, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nathalie Lavoine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

sustainable materials from biomass, particularly renewable nanomaterials. She has built a research-education integrated platform towards advancing the commercialization of sustainable packaging and renewable nanomaterials and tackle these important research challenges with the help of students, industrial partners, and researchers. This program fosters entrepreneurial thinking to boost outcomes in sustainable advanced materials meanwhile offering career opportunities and professional development support to undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Lavoine was recently awarded the 2022 TAPPI NanoDivision Mid-Career award and the 2022 Quanser Sustainability award; both awards recognizing her research and education activities

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Human-Centered Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Aaron Lalley P.E., Southeast Technical College

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

integration of HCD principles offers numerous opportunities for innovation.Broadening the initiative to interdisciplinary programs in civil, electrical, or biomedicalengineering could foster a culture of human-centered problem-solving across engineeringdisciplines. Extending HCD integration to graduate-level courses and professional developmentprograms would further reinforce these principles throughout the engineering educationcontinuum.Developing robust assessment tools is an important goal. Surveys, rubrics, and portfolio-basedevaluations could better measure the development of empathy, creativity, and problem-solvingskills in students. Longitudinal studies tracking graduates’ career trajectories would providevaluable insights into the lasting

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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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Jabari Kwesi, Duke University; Morgan bernstein, Duke University; Reagan Lenora Razon, Duke University; Andre Luis Barajas, Duke University; Brean Elizabeth Prefontaine, Duke University; Victoria E. Callais, Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University

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

Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (AiiCE). She also serves as senior personnel for the NSF-funded Athena Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female faculty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #46099first Black woman to earn a

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl A Bodnar, The Ohio State University; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Engineering at Virginia Tech and a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education where she has also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in 2014, received the College of Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award in 2018, and was inducted into the Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership in 2020. Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 19 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award, with her share of funding being nearly $3 million. She has co-authored 2 book chapters, 34 journal publications, and more than 80 conference papers. She is

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

prompt reflection and integration of sociotechnical perspectivesinto every step of the design work students engage in, which requires students to keep thebroader impacts of their work in mind both in the course and beyond the classroom inprofessional practice. To properly understand the development and implementation of the CEQs,background on the course will first be provided.Course HistoryIn 2019, administrators at a large public mid-Atlantic university began a study of their FYEprogram to evaluate whether it was providing students with the skills and knowledge that wouldbe most useful to them in their professional careers. To do so, a survey was sent to engineeringfaculty, university alumni, and employers who had hired university graduates in

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ME Division 9: Enhancing Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

are best suited for teaching the different components of their courses. Giventhe importance of Introductory Thermodynamics in many students’ engineering careers,individual learning activities need to be effective, easy to implement, and optimally enjoyable.Students, especially struggling students, need activities that help them learn the fundamentalconcepts that will guide their reasoning when they are later performing calculations. Learningtechnology developers need to understand which technologies and approaches are the mostpromising so they know where to invest their efforts.In this paper, we provide some empirical evidence that may help instructors and designers makethese decisions. We explore the development, deployment, use and student

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Gary W. Offerdahl, Washington State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

interests and schedule; sign-ups were completed through the Learning Management System.Workshops were limited to 50 attendees each; total course enrollment was 252 students. Studentsthen attended their selected workshop and were required to submit a half to one page writtensummary, worth 5.2% of the final course grade, detailing what they did at the workshop, whatelements they liked and disliked, what they learned, and how the workshop related to their majoror career goals (if at all). To receive credit for their summary, students were also required to signa physical sign-in sheet to verify attendance. Half of the student summaries, representing allsubmissions from three out of the six course laboratory sections, were read by the courseinstructor

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Jackson, University of New Mexico

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Faculty Research award at ASEE-GSW in 2022, and is an NSF Career Awardee in EPMD on Energy Harvesting. He has more than 120 journal publications and over 20 patents. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Advanced Microfabrication Manufacturing Course Comparison of Online and In-person Teaching with Hands-on Lab Component for Interdisciplinary Graduate EducationAbstract:Semiconductor/Microsystems education is in growing demand due to the demand to bringsemiconducting manufacturing back to the USA. At the University of New Mexico (UNM), wehave six courses that teach different aspects of semiconductor/microsystems manufacturing fromtheory to hands-on experience. The Advanced

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Sustainability & Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Charles Lowe, Old Dominion University; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

learning enhances student engagementand understanding of complex topics, such as sustainability [22,23]. The recognition of terms like"systems" and "thinking" further demonstrates the impact of the ST module, as studentsacknowledged the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and technological systems [24].The responses also indicate that students gained confidence in applying sustainability concepts totheir future careers, as evidenced by the inclusion of terms such as "quality," "improve," and"details." These findings align with the qualitative themes identified, such as RecognizingValue and Student Efficacy, reinforcing that the course effectively bridged theoretical knowledgewith practical applications.From an instructor's perspective

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessy W. Grizzle, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

curiosity,skill acquisition, and deep understanding. Students are rarely shown how calculus can be acreative, powerful tool for solving real-world engineering problems. Instead, they areburdened by repetitive manual computations that fail to connect with the complex,technology-driven tasks they will face in their careers. Moreover, outdated assessmentmethods, such as high-stakes exams, reinforce this disconnect, often producing medianscores below 40% and fostering frustration rather than confidence.This experimental course aims to reframe calculus education to emphasize not justtheoretical principles but their practical applications. Traditional timed exams have beenmostly replaced with three major projects that focus on solving real-world

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Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

motivated by the need to enhance student engagement with sustainability principles andsocial responsibility, preparing them for careers that increasingly demand consideration of thesefactors. The redesign also aimed to foster an entrepreneurial mindset by encouraging students toidentify market-driven solutions to societal challenges.3.1 Core Design PrinciplesThe course followed a structured engineering design process that required teams toconceptualize, design, and test innovative processes addressing societal needs. Students engagedin iterative design thinking, which allowed them to refine their ideas based on feedback and newinsights.3.2 Project SelectionProjects were sourced from alumni, faculty, and industry partners, ensuring that they

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

, we expand access tovaluable manufacturing education beyond traditional classroom settings. Metal casting is oftenperceived as resource-intensive and inaccessible to many students due to equipment costs andsafety concerns, but this module democratizes learning by providing step-by-step guidance anddemonstrations in a digital format [16]. Through YouTube, students, educators, and hobbyistsworldwide can learn about foundry techniques, engage with the content through discussions, andapply the knowledge in their own learning environments. Making this module freely availablesupports the broader mission of engineering education by fostering inclusivity, promoting hands-on learning, and encouraging interest in manufacturing careers. By leveraging

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Jorge A. Gonzalez-Mendivil, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Israel Zamora-Hernandez; Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Luis Horacio Hernandez Carrasco P.E., Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Martha Elena Nunez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Graciela Donaxii Rodriguez Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

the same year the position of director of academic programs, which included the career directorates, the admissions directorate and the marketing directorate of the Campus. His work especializes in attracting new students to STEM programs at University level. In 2017, he took the position of career director of Engineering in Innovation and Development and in 2019, the Industrial and Systems Engineering direction was added. Based on this trajectory, an educational channel was created in which academic topics, vocational guidance, and university promotion, among others, upload. He is currently part of a group of research professors in educational innovation, allowing him to publish in SCOPUS conferences.Dr. Gibr´an

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amin Azad, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

has worked as a consultant and researcher in tech companies. Amin’s hobbies include exploring the outdoors, trying new food, and traveling.Dr. Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto Professor Emily Moore is the Director of Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) at the University of Toronto. She leads research and teaches on topics such as how engineers lead and learn to lead both as students and in practice. She has published on engineering leadership, equity in engineering, and incorporating systems thinking into complex decision making. Emily was appointed as Director of ILead in October, 2018 after more than twenty years in industry. Emily started her career at the Xerox Research

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A. Pagano, University of Washington

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

master's A second strong sense of place that comes particularly from graduates to fuel the growth of the state’s high-tech industry and provide every Washington citizen, especially those in the Southstudying engineering in the Pacific Northwest is the fact that the Puget Sound, convenient access to a degree to prepare them forUWT campus has the distinction of being the nation’s closest a career in the field. A second unique charge of the Institute wasfour-year civil engineering program to one of the world’s most to reach out to women and other underrepresented groups.famous civil

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 6: LEES Works in Progress

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University; Lori Scarlatos, Stony Brook University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

designed will help STEM instructors across SUNY explore ways to teachwith AI tools toward greater knowledge about its potential to support STEMeducation–while also exploring its pitfalls such as inaccuracy, context-blindness,harmful content (generation), and “knowledge drift” due to AI recycling its owncontent. We call this first dimension “critical AI literacy for effective STEMeducation.” Second, we will support participating faculty to enhance diversity,equity, and inclusion (DEI) by recognizing and mitigating potential harms of AI-integrated science to DEI goals in science education and careers. We call thisdimension “AI-assisted inclusive STEM education.” Scaling up our 2023-24project, we developed and shared video discussions, online games

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ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Hurlen, University of Washington

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

(anxiety etc.).There have been many studies on gender differences. Jones [5] studied how gender differencesaffect student motivation constructs, achievement, and career plans, along with the interactionsamong them. Jones found that female students did have lower self-efficacy, but not necessarilyto a statistically significant level. In Hutchison et.al. [4], it was found that females who persist inSTEM have lower self- efficacy perceptions than their male colleagues. These were also brokendown by race and ethnicity. Fraley et.al. [3] assessed confidence and competency of first yearengineering students. It was found that many students enter class with a pre-conceived notion ofalready knowing the material. It was also found that female students

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Johnson, Pennsylvania State University; Jiuqing Yu, Pennsylvania State University; Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

from the University of Benin, Benin City.Dr. Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Discipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She holds her Ph.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from Colorado School of Mines. Her research focuses on engineering culture, workplace preparedness and career trajectories of undergraduate and graduate students, and student well-being. She is the 2025 recipient of the Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award and the Henry Y. Kleinkauf Family Distinguished

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Focus on the First Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy; Kevin Taylor Scruggs

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

that helped them form their academicmajor decision. Many of those students spoke about experiences in high school, a handful spokeabout middle school experiences, and one student even claimed to have made up his mind on thecivil engineering major as early as elementary school. The student with the elementary schooldecision stated: “My initial exposure to civil engineering, and likely my main motivation for choosing it began in elementary school. My mother (who works for the NCDOT) would come to my school’s career days and set up her North Carolina Department of Transportation booth, where she would bring asphalt and concrete samples and talk about what she did. I used to be proud to have her there, and I looked up

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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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David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; Dayana Rivas, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering the persistence and retention of low-income engineering transfer students.Dayana Rivas, University of California, IrvineAnalia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Summer Bridge Program Tech Challenge for Improving Self-Efficacy of Diverse Incoming Engineering First-Year and Transfer StudentsAbstractThis Complete Evidence-Based Practice Paper evaluates a summer bridge program foracademically talented

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ME Division 9: Enhancing Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bo Yu, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

and inspires students as well." • "I think it's important to give students the opportunity to problem solve with a real-world project that involves working in teams and more exposure to projects to further our understanding." • "Yes, because it helps see real-world examples." • “yes definitely, lots of classes feel disconnected from each other and being able to see how they connect and how you could use all the subjects together in your career is nice.” • ME 4010 System Dynamics II In the Fall 2024 semester, a total of 50 students were enrolled in two sections of System Dynamics II, both taught by the same instructor. The survey given to these students was similar

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Brian Sanders, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

Paper ID #47963Application of FLASH to Forecast Student Engagement in Online EngineeringCoursesDr. Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ghazal Barari received her PhD in mechanical engineering from University of Central Florida. Her research was focused on combustion modeling of promising biofuels in order to find a suitable substitute for fossil fuels. She started her career as an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide where she has been doing research on students engagement and success in an online environment.Dr. Brian Sanders, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

instructors clearly state that this will not be enough to complete the entire project.Each project provides students with exposure to several aspects of Environmental Engineeringand has them exercise different communication methods for their deliverable.Project 1 Description: This project focuses on Environmental Impact Analysis, particularly onthe contents of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). This documentation, or a waiverapplication, is required for federally funded projects and thus is of importance to all civilengineering students, not just those with future careers as environmental or water resourcesengineers. Students are provided with four different published EIS and select the topic mostinteresting to their group. Topics are listed