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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 8: Communication and Liberal Education

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Catherine Woodworth Wong, University of New Hampshire; Cynthia Helen Carlson PE, PhD, Merrimack College

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Paper ID #46298Cultivating Plain Language Skills for Engineering StudentsProf. Catherine Woodworth Wong, University of New Hampshire Catherine Wong, M.S., M.S. is an Assistant Professor and Librarian for Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. She is passionate about connecting people with nature through participatory science and people to books and technology through the CLICK For Quality Education Foundation.Dr. Cynthia Helen Carlson PE, PhD, Merrimack College Before earning her doctorate, Dr. Carlson spent 10 years as a water resources engineer, working on water management projects

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ERM WIP III: Post-Undergraduate Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

examined the workplace transitionexperiences of undergraduate queer engineering students and revealed a notable gap in the literatureconcerning transition experiences of these students. To address this gap, we have developed a new researchagenda that specifically investigates the school-to-work transition (STW) of undergraduate engineeringstudents. The aim of this project is to analyze and map the existing literature on this topic through a scopingreview (ScLR). A scoping review is a type of literature review designed to systematically explore and map thebreadth of available evidence on a specific topic (Samnani et al., 2017). It identifies key concepts, researchgaps, and the variety of study designs within a field (Grant & Booth, 2009). For

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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force o Disturbances § The vehicle’s pulling force § Road obstacles (can be eliminated for the purpose of the project) o Feedback link(s) § The signal from the sensor o Outputs § The force at the vehicle-trailer connection sensor • Develop a mathematical model o Use differential equations or transfer functions to represent the system's behavior o Highlight the limitations of the model3. Select the Type of Control System • Open-Loop Control (Without Feedback) o The system operates based on a predefined input • Closed-Loop Control (With Feedback): o The system adjusts the input

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

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Aiden Vance Dailey, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Tyler Kroon, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Julio Enrique Teran, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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education such as accessibility to equitable andquality education, promoting lifelong learning opportunities, and reducing educationalinequalities within and between countries [16], [17], [18]. It is designed as a flexible OER,suitable for learners at various stages—from first-year undergraduates to graduate students andindustry professionals. By focusing on common engineering skills, e-REF aims to enrichtechnical writing and data literacy competencies that students can apply throughout theiracademic and professional careers. Ultimately, this project advances OER integration byproviding a centralized, accessible resource, thereby helping to diversify and strengthen theeducational landscape for engineering students [16].This paper presents the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Erica McGreevy, University of Pittsburgh; Christian D Schunn, University of Pittsburgh; Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Blayne D. Stone, University of Pittsburgh; Liwei Chen, University of Pittsburgh; Carlie Laton Cooper M.Ed., University of Georgia; Spencer Currie, University of California, Irvine; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Rachel Kelly Forster, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Melissa Lepe, University of California, Irvine; Kelly Tatone, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #46234 Melissa Lepe is Ph.D. student at the University of California-Irvine. Her research interests include aircraft sustainability, aeroacoustics, and engineering education. Through her work at the UCI Aircraft Systems Laboratory and the Buswell Research Lab, she has worked on merging her interests in aviation and education to promote inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the aerospace field.Kelly Tatone, University of Pittsburgh Kelly Tatone (she/her), M.Ed., is a research project supervisor at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her graduate degree in 2022, working full-time and going to school part-time as a post-traditional student. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1990 with

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ariel Chan, University of Toronto; Saad Yasin, University of Toronto

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distillation columns. The mix-and-match approachallows for quick and efficient equipment prototyping and repair, giving students the flexibility toexplore a variety of equipment designs. Additionally, students can easily modify or expand theirmodelled operation to suit different experiments, allowing for flexible learning strategies.BackgroundIn the pursuit of educational improvements, universities have tended towards active teachingtechniques over passive, as active learning has been show to produce better learning outcomes,promote student engagement, and increase student motivation [3]–[7]. Self-directed project-based learning (SD-PBL) is one such technique. SD-PBL aims to incorporate theoreticalconcepts from a variety of other courses that students

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Jennifer A Cross, Texas Tech University; Jason Tham, Texas Tech University; Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Texas Tech University; Diego Alejandro Polanco-Lahoz, Texas Tech University; Madison Hanson, Texas Tech University

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0 focus group 6 interviews 8 interviews Table 1: Summary of study data collected to dateWhat is the process of developing engineering identity in doctoral students (primarily,researcher identity)? (RQ1)Analysis of the Rounds 1 and 2 journey mapping data7-8 revealed that, early in their programs,the doctoral students in the study relied primarily on formal, curricular structure, includingcourse-based research projects, to establish their researcher identity (see RQ3 below).Preliminary results also suggested that doctoral student identification of and engagement with afaculty advisor in early doctoral program semesters promotes researcher identity development.When the combination of code frequency and

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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Alex Nelson Frickenstein, University of Oklahoma

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

or that are supplied directly by the course instructor. The goal ofour IRB-approved study (IRB # 18018) is to identify BME students’ current use of online resourcesand AI by surveying both BME students and instructors about how online resources and AI arebeing used by BME students and instructors to support learning in BME courses.MethodsWe emailed a Qualtrics survey to undergraduate students and instructors enrolled in or instructingeleven different BME undergraduate courses offered during the Fall 2024 (FA24) semester(Appendix A). All invited participants were members of the Stephenson School of BiomedicalEngineering at the University of Oklahoma. Courses included eight lecture-based courses, two lab-based courses, and one project-based

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sriram Mohan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington; Selen Güler, University of Washington

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her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and her B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla (same school, different name). At Rose-Hulman, Michelle is co-leading a project to infuse an entrepreneurial-mindset in undergraduate students’ learning, and a project to improve teaming by teaching psychological safety in engineering education curricula. Michelle also mentors undergraduate researchers to investigate the removal of stormwater pollutants in engineered wetlands. Michelle was a 2018 ExCEEd Fellow, and was recognized as the 2019 ASCE Daniel V. Terrell

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso; John C. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Elizabeth Hibbler, Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC); Stephen M Goodnick, Arizona State University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc. (ECEDHA)

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Equitable PartnershipsMuch of the present development of equitable partnerships is built around the DoDSTEM funded2to4 program, in which over 50 undergraduate students are supported with stipends andscholarships at a similar number of institutions, both 2-Year and 4-Year. Faculty led projects arealso being funded to support these and other transfer students. These activities include:Outreach and Networking Workshop All supported 2to4 Scholars have been organized intoteams of 3-6, each with both an academic and industry mentor, to develop and deliver hands-onoutreach activities at community colleges.Partnerships Involving 2-Year and 4-Year Faculty To build more productive relationshipsbetween faculty at both 2-Year and 4-Year schools, IEC is

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina A&T State University; Ajeka Momoh Friday, North Carolina A&T State University; Pal Dave, North Carolina A&T State University

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mixed-method evaluationsusing surveys, focus groups, and retention rate analysis. The primary objectives focus onenriching online technology courses with VR technology to increase attraction and persistence,redesigning course materials for immersive environments, and strengthening engagement andretention through gamified experiential learning. In addition, the project investigates thecorrelations between student perceptions of proficiency, engagement, and outcomes in VRcourses. The survey results, discussed in this paper and illustrated in Figure 1, reveal positivetrends in student engagement and perceptions of equity, highlighting VR's potential to scaleonline STEM education.As Peter Drucker famously stated, "The best way to predict the future

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Stephanie Zackery, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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Latinx’ research involvement in Engineering. She is also interested in participating in collaborative efforts promoting interdisciplinary research. Lastly, she is currently the PI and Director of the Research-Oriented Learning Experience (ROLE) in Engineering, a National Science Foundation-funded project, and the coordinator of a Latinx Femtoring/Mentoring program at NMSU.Stephanie Zackery, New Mexico State UniversityLuis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University Luis Rodolfo GARCIA CARRILLO received the PhD. degree in Control Systems from the University of Technology of Compi`egne, France. He was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center of Control, Dynamical systems and Computation at UC Santa Barbara, USA

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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

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Paper ID #47028Promoting the Persistence of Underrepresented Low-Income Engineering TransferStudents through a Comprehensive Scholarship Program (Experience)Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered 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

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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Justin C Willis, University of Maine, Advanced Structures and Composites Center.

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- credential frameworkAbstract The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), the largest university-basedresearch center in the state of Maine, employs hundreds of undergraduate and graduate studentsevery semester. These student employees work on various governmental and industry-fundedprojects, with many focusing on the formulation and testing of new composite materials andstructures. The ASCC provides design, engineering, and hands-on experience that these studentswould not otherwise obtain during their formal university degrees.As part of the greater university, the center also provides training for students to performresearch on projects sponsored by the university, but not directly administered by the ASCC. To recognize

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 2 - Becoming Engineering Professionals

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radana Dvorak, Saint Martin's University; Adam W.K. Takata, Saint Martin's University; David H. Olwell, Saint Martin's University

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the Department of Defense, Microsoft, and Saint Martin’s University. She is currently involved in two research projects. Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education. She is the Chair of the Computer Science Dept at Saint Martin’s University and oversees the academic side of the WaV2T program under Dean Dave Olwell.Adam W.K. Takata, Saint Martin’s UniversityDr. David H. Olwell, Saint Martin’s University Dr. Olwell is the dean of the Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering as Saint Martin’s University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Washington Veterans to Technology (WaV2T): A Pathway for Military Personnel to IT Careers Adam Takata, Radana

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 11

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L. Taylor Starr, Texas A&M University

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HFAindividuals in interpreting social cues, particularly in formal settings. The project seeks to bridge thesocial communication gap for HFA individuals, fostering greater independence and social confidence.The proposed platform will feature interactive training modules simulating various social scenarios,including everyday interactions and formal workplace conversations, such as discussions with coworkers,presentations to executives, and one-on-one meetings with managers. Using advanced ML algorithms,including Natural Language Processing (NLP) to interpret and analyze human language, and AutomaticSpeech Recognition (ASR) to convert spoken input into text while detecting tone, the platform willprovide real-time feedback to enhance social communication

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ERM WIP I: Methodological Applications in the Disciplines

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heze Chen, University of Virginia; Meiqin Li, University of Virginia; Anne M Fernando, University of Virginia

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in D2K include implementing recognition ofhandwritten digits using neural networks, predicting house prices using decision trees, andconducting multiple linear regression model selection through backward elimination. Gamifiedapproaches, as discussed by Nikov et al. [11] and Wronowski et al. [12], have been shown tofoster collaboration, problem-solving, and engagement in technical disciplines. Additionally,Amaral et al. [13] demonstrated the efficacy of competition-based projects in enhancingteamwork and reflective learning. To date, these findings are limited, and integration of in-classcoding games even with R Shiny applications to improve student performance and addressmastery of core topics in statistical learning and programming remains

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Radu F. Babiceanu, Western Michigan University; Salamah Salamah, University of Texas at El Paso

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

approach was employed to identify and engage scholars who had voluntarily undertakenresearch experiences during their SFS scholarship period. Initially, scholars from two selected SFSsites, i.e., the University of Texas at El Paso [4], and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University [5],were reviewed to identify individuals involved in research projects. The principal investigators ofthe SFS programs facilitated the identification of scholar research activities and achievements.Once identified, these scholars were approached with the goal of conducting an interview. Theinterview aimed to establish a profile of academic maturity, i.e., what degree and expectedgraduation, and to investigate the skills they developed, and the perceived benefits to

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ERM WIP V: Assessing & Developing Competencies in Engineering Education

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Catalina Cortazar, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Matias Lopez, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Amanda Allendes, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Andrés Ignacio Guevara, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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other participants. For example, ParticipantP1 responded: "I think the most important skills are professional skills, such as relating to clients or others. Alternatively, to express what you are designing so that another person understands what you are doing, managing your time, and the technical side as well. Having a good technical knowledge of what you are doing is important." – P1Another participant said: "Leadership of people, for me, is the top skill. If you do not know how to relate and understand that a person is complex, any project will fail in any type of work. Because the technical part can be developed and trained, coordination could come, and the technical skill of the programs used, such as SQL and Excel

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ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlie Cooper M.Ed., University of Georgia; Herman Ronald Clements III, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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majors and is currently a Graduate Research Assistant for the UBelong Collaborative.Mr. Herman Ronald Clements III, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE) H. Ronald Clements is a postbaccalaureate research assistant in the STRIDE lab at Purdue University and an incumbent graduate student for the 2020-2021 year. He works on the project titled aˆ CœCAREER: Actualizing Latent Diversity: Building Innovation throuDr. Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently the Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Courtney Faber’s ENLITE lab in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Her research agenda aims to understand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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Erik Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Daniel P. Kelly, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jeremy V Ernst, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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. These insights can guide the development of evidence-basedinterventions that empower students to overcome challenges and achieve academic andprofessional success. By investing in innovative, inclusive educational strategies, institutions canbetter prepare a diverse STEM workforce equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolvingglobal landscape.Method This longitudinal study examines retention and persistence rates of first-generation andfirst-year engineering students enrolled in an introductory engineering graphics course over fiveyears ago across three semesters of course enrollment. The sample is drawn from an NSF-fundedImproving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) project, which demonstrated the positiveimpact of active learning

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Opeyemi Peter Ojajuni, Southern University and A&M College; Yasser Ismail, Southern University and A&M College; Fareed Dawan, Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College; Albertha Hilton Lawson, Southern University and A&M College; brian Warren, Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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-funded project investigating rapid 3D antenna manufacturing. Additionally, he serves as a Co-PI on several grants including two multimillion-dollar NSF-funded projects. Within 5 years he has secured over $1.2 million in STEM grants. Prior to his professorship appointment, Dr. Dawan served as the Assistant Director of the NSF-funded NextGenC3 CREST Phase I project and further beyond this, he was a research associate in the Microfabrication Group at LSU’s J. Bennett Johnston’s Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD). There he served as a manager of a class 100 clean room facility and as a process engineer for standard photolithography processing and for high-aspect ratio microstructures technology (HARMST

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jabari Wilson, University of Florida; Atayliya Natasha Irving, University of Florida; Kimberly Jacoby Morris; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

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Paper ID #47899BOARD # 216: Summer Internship Impacts on High School Student STEMCareer Interest (Work In Progress)Mr. Jabari Wilson, University of Florida Jabari has experience working in project management, quality control, manufacturing, tutoring, and mentoring. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and has earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering. Currently, Mr. Jabari Wilson is pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at the University of Florida.Atayliya Natasha Irving, University of Florida Atayliya N. Irving is a third-year Ph.D. student at the

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 1: Critical Reflections on Teaching and Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Desen Sevi Özkan, University of Connecticut; Todd Campbell, University of Connecticut; Pamela C Detrois, University of Connecticut

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ofenergy and energy transition have become increasingly prevalent in informal and formal learning spacesbut are contextually dependent. What an energy transition entails is different across regions, contexts, andtechnologies, which presents an opportunity and critical need for more sociotechnical andinterdisciplinary approaches to its framing and study. Many projects working to implement an energytransition are politically and economically incentivized to implement a just transition—in which newprojects are to attend to environmental harms and historical inequities by providing environmentalbenefits and opportunities to workers who historically have been excluded from the energy sector. A justenergy transition is not only a push to design and

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Accessibility and Empathy in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Trini Rogando, Stanford University; Sean Patrick Dougherty M.S., LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Mirelys Mendez Pons, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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fact, the co-design framework amplifies the role of community members as co-designers with power to influence the design directions and main, defining features.Accordingly, co-design shifts the balance of power between community members and designers— in essence, designing “with, not for, people” [34]. Furthermore, by emphasizing theunderstanding of one’s individual positionality and implicit biases throughout the co-designprocess, the latter can become a medium for co-designing equitably with marginalized groups,including communities with disabilities.In fact, the co-design process has been adopted in several projects designing for disabilityinclusion. For example, Metatla et al. adopted the co-design process with blind, low-vision

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniela Topasna, Virginia Military Institute

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

Paper ID #48435BOARD #149: Nanoimprint lithography – a nanotechnology demonstrationlab for STEM undergraduate instructionProf. Daniela Topasna, Virginia Military Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Nanoimprint lithography – a nanotechnology demonstration lab for STEM undergraduate instructionAbstractThe CHIPS and Science Act introduced in 2022 aims to enhance all aspects of semiconductorindustry, including related efforts in STEM education and work force training. We present ourproject in support of this broad goal. The project aims to introduce to and instruct students on analternate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jing Yan, Tennessee State University; Lin Li P.E., Tennessee State University; Ivan T. Mosley Sr, Tennessee State University

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projects, developing a stronger connection to their disciplines and a77 clearer sense of purpose in their academic and professional journeys (Hansen et al.,78 2024). Faculty also benefit from the implementation of CURE by aligning teaching79 with their research interests, creating a mutually beneficial academic environment.80 Methodology81 This study examined the integration of CURE methodologies across selected82 courses during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. Surveys were administered83 at the beginning and end of each course to assess changes in student perceptions and84 learning outcomes. Courses included topics such as Computer Engineering Graphics,85 Foundation Engineering, and Energy Conservation in Buildings

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevion S Henderson, Tufts University; Collette Patricia Higgins, Tufts University

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conflate sociotechnical engineering education with ethics education.Others have challenged the nature of sociotechnical learning activities, such as service-learningand community-based design projects, for their tendency to fail to engage with the ways powerdynamics shape interactions between faculty, students, and community members [8-12]. Thesecritiques elevate the need for clarity around defining sociotechnical design education.Other criticisms have come from local, state, and national legislative actors who have advancedefforts to curtail or ban the teaching of the “divisive issues” in primary, secondary, andpostsecondary education [13-14]. However, the form and function of these legislative attacksdiffers across sociopolitical contexts in the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Theresa Fs Bruckerhoff, Curriculum Research & Evaluation, Inc.; Jillian A DiBonaventura, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Noemi Robertson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Noviello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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0.0 0.0 0 0 Multi-Race 4.1 3.8 0 0 White 26.1 67.4 67.6 53.8 unknown 3.6 Total # 24,350 5205 34 13Currently in the 4th year of our NSF Noyce Track 1 project entitled, “Cultivating University-School-Community Partnerships to Prepare STEM Undergraduates to Teach in UrbanEnvironments” [4], we have embraced the engineering design process [5] of prototypinginterventions, assessing and reflecting, and then continuously improving upon each iteration toreach our intended outcome that WPI TPP students develop an equity

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Shayla Sawyer, Rensselaer Polytechic Institute; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Elizabeth Hibbler, Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC)

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conversations with mentees as a cohort after midterms of the first semester. • As with any multi-university, multi-state project, finding the best meeting platform and mutually workable meeting schedules has been difficult, with some things working better than others. Meeting together synchronously in hybrid format works best for most faculty. Alignment of schedules across universities is navigated by recording meetings, providing open hours, and creating online modules of pertinent information. Open shop hours by graduate students and/or faculty mentors need a regular, predictable schedule. • Industry cannot guarantee internship positions for students in specific programs. To significantly increase the