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Faculty Development: Works-in-Progress room 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle C Vigeant, The Pennsylvania State University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Individuals can only process so much information at one time, so very for helpful to both say and display instructions. The activities were structured Engagement with a mix of prompts for students to attempt parts on their own and then during share their findings with the group. Groups were instructed to come to a Lectures consensus and a designated reporter would to share the group’s findings. (~50% of 3. Fill-in-the-blank notes to emphasize key points and allow for practice lecture period) working through examples. 4. Reflection at the end of the class on how course content connects to something

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DSAI Technical Session 5: Educational Technology and Innovative Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nandan Reddy Muthangi, University of Toledo; Ananya Singh, The University of Toledo

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

test accuracy of 91.92%. As shown in Figures 3aand 3b, training and validation trends converged smoothly over 50 epochs, with minimaloverfitting. Validation accuracy stabilized near the test accuracy, while losses decreased steadily,reflecting strong generalization capabilities.The classification report (Table 3) highlights the model's reliability, with a precision of 97% andan F1-score of 95% for high-performing students, and a recall of 87% for low-performingstudents. Overall, the macro F1-score of 87% and weighted F1-score of 92% demonstrate itsbalanced performance. Predicted grades closely matched actual grades in regression tasks, withminor deviations (Table 4). SHAP analysis further validated the model by identifying priorgrades (G1, G2

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; David Mond, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; jack liu

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

by LLM suggestionsThe Halstead Measure, evaluated after implementing LLM-suggested changes to Expertiza, demonstratedreductions in difficulty, effort, and time. All approved changes adhered to proper code design principlesand caused no errors in Expertiza. The Halstead difficulty, which indicates how challenging the code is toread or write, decreased by 9.66. The Halstead time, estimating the time required to implement and fullyunderstand the software, decreased by 2047.5 minutes. This reduction highlights the substantial additionaltime previously required to implement and comprehend Expertiza. Adhering to principles like methodinheritance and minimizing unnecessary operators and operands, the code now reflects improved designand therefore

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ENT-9: Multidisciplinary Activities in Engineering Innovation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emmanuel Tetteh Teye, Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman; Seth Yeboah Ntim

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

including aspirations such as, “I’d liketo lead my own company someday,” and feared selves reflected in concerns like, “A future withno work-life balance would be tough.”Preliminary Results For this paper, we present preliminary results of the three interviews using 5 main themesextracted from the interviews: (1) interest, early exposure and autonomy, (2) competence andability, (3) recognition by others, (4) hoped for selves (5) Feared selves. The question “How doengineering students perceive entrepreneurship as part of their identity formation, and how dothey envision their entrepreneurial futures?” guided these results.Interest, Early Exposure, and Personal Autonomy Participants’ entrepreneurial interest was deeply influenced by early

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ENT-6: Fostering Creativity, Communication, and Impact in Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Caroline Steely, University of Colorado Boulder

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

theirown creativity or innovation. The low innovation self-efficacy among some students may not bea true reflection of their actual innovation abilities.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumber 2205067. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. Special thanks to Prof. Richard Saxton from the Department of Art and ArtHistory, and to Shane Gavney, Maya Leizerovich, and Anvie Gowrishankar, undergraduatecontributors to the monster analysis, all from the University of Colorado Boulder.References[1] ERVA Community. "Call for visioning event

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ELOS Technical Session 4: Empowering Student Learning Through Design, Integration, and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

aims to integrate NLP AI systems into laboratory teaching. The aim isto train users in the skills required to use NLP AI technologies. Students and teachers alikeshould be able to experience the potentials and limitations of AI technologies and thus, on theone hand, significantly develop their skills in dealing with NLP AI and, on the other hand,substantially strengthen confidence and acceptance in AI technologies. To this end,pedagogical teaching and learning scenarios for solving real-world problems will bedeveloped as part of a laboratory course in the lecture on fluid mechanics in mechanicalengineering studies. This approach aims to provide students with essential AI skills for societyand the world of work in a reflective and critical way

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claes Fredriksson, University West, Sweden; Claes Fredriksson

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Materials Division (MATS)

in professional development settings. It worksparticularly effective in online courses on sustainability, for several key reasons:In a flipped classroom model, learners are introduced to most course material (e.g., texts, videos)ahead of the class session, reserving in-class time for clarifications, discussions, and moreinteractive reflections. This approach promotes active learning and engagement [4], sinceparticipants can apply their own real-world examples and discuss during class. It aligns well withthe practical nature of sustainability, where professionals benefit from engaging in examples anddiscussions that promote critical thinking.Perhaps the most important practical reason is that these professionals come from diversebackgrounds

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

construction management. The representation of African Americans in construction management programs remainsdisproportionately low [2]. This underrepresentation reflects broader issues of inclusivity in highereducation, particularly in fields historically dominated by White and male students. For manyAfrican American students, the experience of isolation in predominantly white academicenvironments leads to challenges in retention and completion rates [16]. Tinto’s (1993) theory ofstudent retention emphasizes that creating inclusive and supportive educational settings is criticalfor fostering a sense of belonging among minority students [17]. Strayhorn (2012) builds on this, illustrating how mentorship and culturally responsivesupport

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Empowering Pre-College Students through AI and Computer Science: Standards, Self-Efficacy, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

already widely available. However, a more customized but less popularorganizational system may better reflect local conditions and priorities. Furthermore, matchingthe structure of other disciplinary standards in the state may facilitate easier implementation andsupport greater interdisciplinary instruction.Second, the state standards that differ from the CSTA standards tend to be at a lower level ofcognitive complexity (i.e., a lower level of Bloom’s taxonomy) than the state standards overall.This is seen in Figure 2, which shows that the ‘different’ standards are concentrated at theunderstand and at the remember levels of the taxonomy. And, the most common verbs in the‘different’ standards (as shown in Table 6) are identify, demonstrate, and

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ERM Technical Session: Equity & Accessibility in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oluwafemi Johnson Sunday, Washington State University; Oluwafemi Johnson Ajeigbe, Texas A&M University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

. Engagement scores were also comparedacross conditions to determine how different levels of activity or interaction correlated withlearning outcomes. Scores were normalized to facilitate direct comparisons across groups.Student EngagementStudent engagement was measured using an adapted version of the ICAP framework [2]. Thisinstrument combined data from three sources: direct observations in hands-on settings, screen-recorded activity in virtual sessions, and self-reported surveys. The engagement measure,grounded in validated psychometric instruments, demonstrated strong internal consistency(Cronbach’s alpha = 0.85). Engagement scores were composite scores measured as continuousvariables reflecting the four dimensions—Interactive, Constructive, Active

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madison Melton, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Mohsen M Dorodchi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

examresults. By continuously updating in real time, course-level models enable educators to quicklyidentify students who are struggling and implement timely interventions, such as offeringadditional tutoring or customized learning resources.Individual LevelAt the individual level, predictive models leverage detailed personal data to tailor support andaddress each student’s unique needs. These models analyze inputs such as self-reportedpreferences, reflections, and biometric data to forecast academic performance, engagement, orlearning styles. By prioritizing individualized strategies, predictive AI at this level empowerseducators to address the specific challenges and strengths of each learner, fostering a morepersonalized and effective approach to

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Engineering Education in Colonial and Local Contexts (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 8)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paula Rodrigues Affonso Alves, University of Manitoba; Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba; Kari Zacharias, University of Manitoba; Renato Alan Bezerra Rodrigues, University of Manitoba

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

or choose a different one forward [2]. This isinspired by the first author’s experience in South American engineering education and herparticipation as a student and researcher in the Núcleo Interdisciplinar para o DesenvolvimentoSocial – NIDES (Interdisciplinary Nucleus for Social Development) of the Federal University ofRio de Janeiro (UFRJ). The work of the professors, staff, students and partners from NIDESshows that engineering education can be liberatory and students could have the option to beeducated to develop critical consciousness and to engage in reflections and actions that allowthem to choose to work for oppressed groups, such as social movements, co-operativeorganizations, activist’s groups, slums, Indigenous Nations and other

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolina López, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Gabriel Astudillo, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Luis Eduardo Vargas-Vidal, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

demonstrate theachievement of the competencies required for the professional practice of an engineer? Toanswer this research question, we used factorial models to evaluate students’ ability to conductfinancial and cost analyses applied to the requirements of private and public institutions; andto model solutions in complex and open systems of industrial engineering, adhering totechnical, social, and ethical constraints. By following a design-based research approach, weaimed to support the improvement of the design of the ‘Project evaluation’ course, usinglearning outcome attainment for teaching staff reflection and course evaluation, allowingadjustments to optimize learning outcomes in future versions [11]. This research effort beganin the first

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ECE-Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Al-Quzwini, Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

labkits and project-based learning, students were empowered to engage with real-world engineeringpractices despite the constraints of remote learning. By designing and assembling custom PrintedCircuit Boards (PCBs) AKA Booster Packs, students not only gained practical skills but alsoexperienced a learning environment that exceeded traditional classroom settings in some respects.This paper aims to share these strategies, reflect on the lessons learned, and provide a frameworkfor future remote or hybrid teaching scenarios in embedded systems and related fields.2. COURSE OVERVIEWThe Introduction to Embedded Systems course, designed for junior-level students, provides acomprehensive foundation in microcontroller architectures, C programming, and

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Yugu Yang-Keathley

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

learning Question 4 Figure 5: Survey results for question 4outcomes, where more-engaged students regarding the exercise as more useful in enhancing theircomprehension of circuit theory and practical application. Nonetheless, the result demonstrates thevalue of troubleshooting exercises in deepening students’ grasp of circuit concepts through hands-on, reflective learning.Figure 6 illustrates students' perceptions of the effectiveness of the lab activity in developing orenhancing their troubleshooting skills. Troubleshooting is often regarded by students as aparticularly daunting and challenging aspect of engineering practice. This perception can lead tohesitation in or, in

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 1: Tech-Forward Teaching - Digital Tools to Enhance Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

public agency [3]. It is hoped that exposing students to episodes on public agenciesin particular will engage more students who might have previously left the field.2. Experimental Methods/Materials/Project Approach Students in the first-year experience course were asked to listen to and reflect upon severalepisodes of The Engineering Student Experience Podcast throughout the semester for variousassignments. For example, students listened to podcast episodes about their particular major,student clubs, and student-related issues like being a first-generation student, failing a class orwhat it’s like to be a freshman engineering student. The podcast episodes selected for this studywere part of one of those assignments that allowed students to

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mabior Deng Kuer Mabior, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Caroline K Marete, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

Aviation Climate Action Plan, SACAA strategicplan, FAA, ICAO, SACAA, IATA and university websites. This literature, gleaned from thesesources, was thematically coded. The codes were derived from reviewed literature rather thanimposed a priori. These codes were used to answer the three key research questions of this study.The findings were triangulated with responses to open-ended questions in the survey tocontextualize survey data and evaluate the validity of findings obtained from the two researchmethods [21]. The researchers highlighted phrases related to epistemological frameworks (e.g.,technical competencies, hands-on experience, critical reflections), socioeconomic and politicalinfluences (e.g., resource gaps, regional disparities), and

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Identity, Motivation & Belonging in Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton; Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Melissa Karlin, St. Mary's University; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Camryn Lanise Justice, University of Dayton

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

interests while participating in high-impact experiential learning. The threecollaborating institutions offering the STEM Research for Social Change REU program each havemissions and identities centered on using education for knowledge creation to advance social change forthe common good, and the REU’s theme reflects the collaborating institutions’ connected educationalmissions. The four programmatic objectives of the REU are to: ●​ improve understanding of science and engineering research that promotes social change; ●​ increase interest in and awareness of graduate school opportunities; ●​ increase personal networks and collaboration; and ●​ increase competence in STEM researchIn compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Elizabeth Welsh, United States Air Force Academy; Lorena S. Grundy, University of Pennsylvania; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

impact reactions, asking forthe impact to Ay, By, or Ax might be more suitable.Future WorkOur qualitative analysis of thirteen student think alouds provides initial insights into the rigidbody beam question shown in Figure 1 (ConcepTest #4660). The 13 participants in this work area part of a larger sample of 46 interviews which investigate the box question shown in Figure 3(ConcepTest #4497). Future work will explore the 46 interview sample for common themes andinvestigate the impact of follow-up questions on student confidence.DisclaimerThe views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect theofficial policy or position of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.AcknowledgementThe

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peng Li, East Carolina University; Sohan Gyawali, East Carolina University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

helped them learnfrom mistakes, while a significant portion (27.3%) disagreed. The percentage of respondentswith negative opinion dropped to 7.1% in 2024. In 2021, 18.2% of respondents disagreed thatthey were able to study at their own pace while this percentage dropped to zero percent in 2024.Students were getting familiar with the trial-and-error learning approach by taking more courseswith automated grading. In other areas, the differences in opinions between 2021 and 2024 werenot significant. Overall, respondents in 2024 were slightly more positive than 2021, probably dueto smoother experience related to equipment upgrade. Most respondents in both years werepositive about the lab experience.One issue reflected in the comparison may be

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Ethics education methodologies and interventions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

judgments. ABET CE program criteria also specifies that the CE curriculum mustinclude the application of the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) code of ethics toethical dilemmas. VMI's approach aims to embed ethics within both the curriculum and thebroader educational experience.Beyond a traditional CE curriculum, discussions of ethics arise in CE courses, LeadershipEducation and Development (LEAD) programs, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps(ROTC) training, allowing students to reflect on the ethical implications of their engineeringchoices. Furthermore, in an extracurricular capacity, VMI's Honor Court further promotes aculture of integrity and accountability among students. Evidence regarding the extent to whichVMI's curriculum

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget L. Maher, University of Michigan Marsal School of Education

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

student learning outcomes have been demonstrated?Design and methodThis study draws on data collected over the last five years (2019-2024) in a high school in themidwestern United States operating in partnership with a large research university. We focus onfour threads of data collection: 1) teaching video and reflections on teaching and learning inresidents’ classrooms; 2) curricular materials, planning artifacts, co-development documents; 3)interviews, focus groups, and surveys of those participating and working within the TeachingSchool; and 4) student learning and survey data. Primary data were: • Video of classes (residents’ classes, focal video n=~25 each year/teacher) taught by three engineering teachers in grades 9, 11, and 12

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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

Authors

Wesley Lawson, University of Maryland, College Park; Hamza Shaikh, University of Maryland College Park; Jennifer Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

student. Preliminary afternoon modules will be dedicated tothe exploration of basic circuit concepts and the operation of sensors and actuators by theparticipants. Later afternoon modules will focus on medical concepts and applications. The nexttwo days will be dedicated to the fabrication, coding, and testing of their medical devices. Thefinal day of the summer camp will be dedicated to the product showcase of the participants’creations followed by the program wrap-up, reflection, evaluation, and closing celebration.To help determine appropriate biomedical devices for middle-school participants, we organized afocus group with five female students whose ages varied from 11 to 14. The students wereintroduced to a variety of working biosensors and

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

program.ETSU's commitment to academic excellence was reflected in the involvement of severalacademic departments. The Digital Media department committed to a three-year partnership,providing course content, staff, and even designing the official camp t-shirt. This long-termcommitment underscores the department's dedication to promoting digital media as a viable andexciting career path. Similarly, the Computing and Engineering departments contributed byoffering faculty to teach various modules and providing departmental t-shirts, further enhancingthe students' immersion in the STEM fields. These experiences provided students with a holisticunderstanding of STEM, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-worldapplication.Financial support

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yunfeng Wang, The College of New Jersey; Karen Chang Yan, The College of New Jersey; Manish Paliwal, The College of New Jersey

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

simulation results for z-directionaldeformation are accurate. The z-directional deformation as a function of time is also obtainedand plotted in Figure 15. Figure 14: Maximum Z-directional Deformation (Unit: inch) Figure 15: Z-direction Deformation vs Time from LS-DYNA5. Assessment: Pre-post Activity SurveysPre- and post-activity surveys are designed to assess the effectiveness of the learning module inachieving its learning objectives. The pre-activity survey will gauge students' prior knowledge ofexplicit dynamics and impact analysis, as well as their perceptions of the field’s importance andapplications. The post-activity survey will prompt students to reflect on their learning and overalllearning experience.Both

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Morphew, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Amirreza Mehrabi, Purdue Engineering Education; Ben Van Dusen, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

5.1 medium 3 19 15.0 easy 1,3 10 8.2 medium 1 20 7.8 easy 3,5To create the set of instructional activities, we simulated a set of 20 learning activities that had anexpected time-on-task between 5 and 15 minutes. In addition, the tasks were defined as easy,medium, or difficult to reflect the diverse student proficiencies, as well as the skill(s) the learningtask covered. The details of the learning activities can be found in Table 1.ResultsIn the student performance simulation, only 49 students demonstrated mastery on all five skills.Both algorithms correctly did not assign any learning activities to these students. For

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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

Authors

Maryann R. Hebda, Baylor University; Elon Terrell, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University; Morgan R Castillo, Baylor University; Anne Marie Spence, Baylor University; Tracey Sulak, Baylor University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

situational interest-feeling (MSI-Feeling), andmaintained situational interest-value (MSI-Value). Each subscale was comprised of fourquestions and rated on a 7-point likert scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree.Quantitative surveys of situational interest were compiled and analyzed in SPSS version 29.0 [7]as paired-samples t-tests. Data met all assumptions for the proposed analysis and a Bonferronicorrection was applied (p < .017 for significance).Seven qualitative, open-ended questions were designed to reflect the same three constructs as thesurvey while digging deeper into participants’ experiences. For example, mid-week we askedparticipants to describe a time this week when you were particularly excited or fascinated byengineering

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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

Authors

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)

couldimpact students’ involve in science activities even more than teacher-related factors [7]. ​Specifically,parental involvement—both within and outside the home—plays a critical role in shaping students'attitudes toward science, which has direct and indirect effects on their learning outcomes and caninfluence future career pathways[8] [9]. Research demonstrates that one aspect of parentalinvolvement in children's learning outcomes reflects an increase in school-related learningactivities[10]. However, researchers often overlook factors such as attitude measurement, which canadversely affect children's science-related achievements [9]. Therefore, this study aims to explore therole of parents in pre-college engineering education and how they

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Warren Ph.D., Kansas State University; Charles Carlson, Kansas State University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

report?”II. Project ElementsA. Learning ObjectivesStudent learning objectives that support the higher-level research question can be framed interms of student capabilities post-project. Upon completion of this teardown project, each studentshould be able to do the following: 1. Operate fingerclip (clothespin-style) pulse oximeters.2. Describe the functional features of a fingerclip pulse oximeter. 3. Distinguish transmittance-versus reflectance-mode pulse oximeter sensors. 4. Research FDA approval and testinginformation affiliated with a medical device. 5. State the role of a predicate device in the FDAregulation and approval process. 6. Seek clinical performance information for consumer pulseoximeters. 7. Evaluate the relative performance of an

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

L. Clara Mabour, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Fatima Rahman, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

of their finalartifact shows that they position the English writing above the Spanish writing. They includedsome images as an additional way of conveying their concepts in their video. An interesting partof their descriptions above is when Daniela says, “if you have two languages, that's like twotimes the more people that can hear it” and followed with “So that way you know more peoplecould hear and actually learn something.” Daniela sees using more than one language as a way toexpand the reach of those that learn from their climate tech journalism artifacts. Other studentsalso reflected on this idea during their interviews, which shows that students are thinking aboutengineering communication expansively through the use of multiple